Retailers reporting sales of general merchandise and qualifying food, drugs, and medical appliances must file Form ST-1, Sales and Use Tax and E911 Surcharge Return. A monthly return is due the 20th day of the month following the month for which the return is filed.
Illinois also has a 6.25 percent state sales tax rate and an average combined state and local sales tax rate of 8.86 percent. Illinois has a 1.95 percent effective property tax rate on owner-occupied housing value. Illinois has an estate tax.
However, in Illinois, services (like art installation, proofreading, and editing), are NOT taxed. In Chicago, there are two sales taxes. “The state of Illinois collects 6.25% sales tax. Cook County (collects) an additional 4%, so thatʼs why the sales tax in Chicago is 10.25%,” explains Ecklebarger.
6.25 percent on general merchandise, including items required to be titled or registered by an agency of Illinois state government; and. 1 percent on qualifying foods, drugs, and medical appliances.
The Illinois sales tax rate is currently 6.25%.
Other common Illinois exemptions include: Charitable, religious, educational, or government organizations. However, exemptions for charitable organizations vary in scope and requirements. Manufacturing machinery and equipment. Interstate commerce. Planes, trains, trucks, etc.
Charitable, religious, educational, or government organizations. However, exemptions for charitable organizations vary in scope and requirements.
Currently, Illinois does not tax most digital products at the state level. However, the city of Chicago imposes its own tax on SaaS and some other digital products. Effective January 1, 2025, the tax rate has been raised from 9% to 11%.
Professional services are not taxable in the state of Illinois unless it results in a product that is sold.