Chicago sales tax in 2026: what you’ll pay at the register
Since August 1, 2026, most purchases in Chicago carry a 10.5% sales tax. Here’s the breakdown, what it adds to common purchases, and the 1% grocery tax Chicago no longer charges.
Sales tax, Cook County property tax bills, the grocery and bag taxes, and every new city fee.
Since August 1, 2026, most purchases in Chicago carry a 10.5% sales tax. Here’s the breakdown, what it adds to common purchases, and the 1% grocery tax Chicago no longer charges.