Chicago Sales Tax

The Windy City Currently Has The Nation's Highest Sales Tax!

The sales tax in the City of Chicago, Illinois is:

9.5%

currently the highest amount in the United States.

On January 1, 2012, the sales tax decreased from 9.75%

Chicago Sales Tax News

12/31/2011 - Quarter cent tax cut, but sales tax still highest in Chicago - Chicago Sun-Times

12/1/2009 - Cook County Board votes to cut sales tax despite Stroger plea - Chicago Tribune