Business Registration You can register electronically using MyTax Illinois, available at mytax.illinois. You can mail a completed Form REG-1, Illinois Business Registration Application, to us at the address on the form (Form REG-1 is available on our web site as a fill-in and savable form.
There are two ways to register for a sales tax permit in Illinois, either by paper application or via the online website. We recommend submitting the application via the online website as it will generally be processed faster and you will receive a confirmation upon submission.
Is a seller's permit the same as an EIN? No, the IRS issues an EIN or (federal tax ID number), whereas a seller's permit is a tax ID that your state issues for local tax.
How to fill out the Illinois CRT-61 Certificate of Resale Guide? Identify the seller's name and address. Provide the purchaser's name and address. Confirm the purchaser's registration or resale number. Describe the property being purchased for resale. Obtain the purchaser's signature and date.
Who must file Form ST-1? You must file Form ST-1, Sales and Use Tax and E911. Surcharge Return, if you are making retail sales of any of the. following in Illinois: • general merchandise, • qualifying foods, drugs, and medical appliances, and/or • prepaid wireless telecommunications service.
You only need an Illinois business license if the type of business you intend to open is required to have a license in the city where you intend to open it. Check local laws for licensing requirements to be sure you're compliant with local regulations.
Beginning January 1, 2026, Illinois will repeal the 1% sales and use grocery tax on food for human consumption that is to be consumed off premises where it is sold.
The following types of income are exempt from Illinois Income Tax: Interest on U.S. Treasury bonds, notes, bills, certificates, and savings bonds.
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.