The sales tax in the City of Chicago, Illinois is:
10.25%
Chicago currently has the highest tax rate of major United States cities!
On January 1, 2016, the sales tax increased from 9.25% due to a 1% increase in the portion of the tax collected by Cook County.
On January 1, 2013, the sales tax decreased from 9.5% due to a .25% decrease in the portion of the tax collected by Cook County.
Latest Chicago Sales Tax News
1/2/2015 - Illinois residents will now pay taxes only on the lease payments - BMWBLOG
1/2/2015 - Illinois faces sudden drop in state tax - Marketplace
12/30/2014 - ChicagoГs Art Van shoppers hoping for Super Bowl snow - Furniture Today
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1/8/2015 - FAA Clarifies Fuel Tax Rule, Municipalities To Lose Needed Funds - WUWM
1/6/2015 - 6 Ways to Kickstart Your New YearГs Fitness Resolutions - Chicago Magazine
1/6/2015 - Why Your Commute Stinks - Chicago Magazine
1/5/2015 - Pyke: More airline charges, gas tax hike top 2015 transit predictions - Daily Herald
11/26/2014 - Higher minimum wage for Chicago alone would be devastating - Chicago Sun-Times