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Illinois Sales Tax (2026)

Info: Illinois' state sales tax (retailers' occupation and use tax) is 6.25% on general merchandise and 1% on qualifying drugs and medical appliances.

InfoVerified Jul 7, 2026

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Illinois' state sales tax (retailers' occupation and use tax) is 6.25% on general merchandise and 1% on qualifying drugs and medical appliances. Home-rule and other local taxes can push the combined rate well above 6.25% depending on location.

Official source: tax.illinois.gov →

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Sales Tax in states bordering Illinois

The same rule in each neighboring state LawLert has verified, from that state’s own official source.

IndianaInfo
Indiana's state sales and use tax rate is 7%. Indiana has no general local sales taxes; some counties and municipalities add a 1% food-and-beverage (FAB) tax that applies only to prepared food and beverages.
Verified Jul 7, 2026 · Source: in.gov · Full Indiana rule →
IowaInfo
Iowa's state sales and use tax rate is 6%. Many localities add a 1% Local Option Sales Tax (LOST) on top, so the combined rate is commonly 7%.
Verified Jul 7, 2026 · Source: revenue.iowa.gov · Full Iowa rule →
KentuckyInfo
6% state sales and use tax on retail sales. There are no local sales taxes in Kentucky, so the 6% rate applies statewide.
Verified Jul 11, 2026 · Source: revenue.ky.gov · Full Kentucky rule →
MissouriInfo
State sales and use tax is 4.225% (Chapter 144 RSMo). Cities, counties, and special districts may add local sales taxes, so the combined rate depends on the location.
Verified Jul 13, 2026 · Source: dor.mo.gov · Full Missouri rule →
WisconsinInfo
State sales tax is 5%. Seventy of 72 counties add a 0.5% county tax and Milwaukee County adds 0.9%; the city of Milwaukee adds a further 2% - so combined rates are 5%-5.9% in most of the state and 7.9% in the city of Milwaukee.
Verified Jul 19, 2026 · Source: revenue.wi.gov · Full Wisconsin rule →

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