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Tax year 2026 income tax rates, brackets, and sales tax for Illinois. Returns for tax year 2026 are generally filed in 2027; source links and last-verified dates are shown below.
Tax Type
Flat
Top Rate
4.95%
Sales Tax
6.25%
Avg Combined
8.82%
State Tax Data Freshness
Tax year2026
Filing year2027 (generally)
EffectiveJan. 1, 2026
Last verifiedJul 29, 2026

Tax year 2026 means income earned during calendar year 2026; those returns are generally filed in 2027. State and local sales tax rates can change during the year, so confirm current rules before filing or remitting tax.

Income Tax

Illinois has a flat income tax rate of 4.95% on all taxable income. The Illinois Constitution requires a flat rate. Illinois does not offer a standard deduction but provides a personal exemption of $2,625.

Flat Rate 4.95%
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Sales Tax

Groceries are taxed at a reduced rate of 1%. Prescription drugs are exempt.

State Rate 6.25%
Avg. Combined (with local): 8.82%
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How Illinois Compares

Illinois's 4.95% flat rate is near the national average, but its combined sales tax rate of 8.82% is among the highest in the nation.

Frequently Asked Questions
What is Illinois's income tax rate?

Illinois has a flat income tax rate of 4.95% on all taxable income. The state constitution mandates a flat rate structure.

Does Illinois tax groceries?

Illinois taxes groceries at a reduced rate of 1%, compared to the full 6.25% state rate on other goods.

Does Illinois have a standard deduction?

No, Illinois does not offer a standard deduction. Instead, it provides a personal exemption of $2,625 per person.

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