Illinois Governor Encourages Residents to Take Advantage of Incoming Sales Tax Holiday
The 10-day holiday waives Illinois’ 5% state sales tax on qualifying clothing, footwear and school supplies, with local taxes still applying.
- On Monday in Palatine, Governor JB Pritzker promoted the 10-day Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday running August 7–16. The initiative is expected to save Illinois consumers an estimated $10 million on qualifying school supplies and clothing.
- Enacted under the FY27 state budget, the holiday addresses affordability as families face rising costs. Pritzker attributed these pressures to failed federal policies, while Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton called the program a key budget priority.
- During the holiday, the state will reduce its portion of sales tax from 6.25% to 1.25% on qualifying items. Clothing priced under $125 qualifies, though local sales taxes continue to apply throughout the 10-day period.
- Independent gubernatorial candidate Collin Corbett dismissed the holiday as "political theater" rather than lasting relief. Tax Foundation Vice President of State Tax Policy Katherine Loughead stated such holidays create steep compliance costs and generate little economic benefit.
- The discount arrives days after some Chicago-area counties saw a permanent 0.25% sales tax increase. With 57% of parents expecting the economy to worsen, many families are cutting back on household expenses amid record back-to-school costs.
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Pritzker announces temporary back-to-school sales tax drop
CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) -- Illinois' back-to-school shopping tax holiday began Friday and will last through Aug. 16. Earlier this week, Governor J.B. Pritzker announced the temporary drop in sales tax on school supplies from 6.25% to 1.25%. Clothing and shoes under $125 are also covered under the holiday. According to the National Retail Federation, parents [...]
Illinois offers temporary sales tax reduction on back-to-school shopping - IPM Newsroom
Illinois Newsroom - From Friday, Aug. 7, through Aug. 16 the state’s sales tax on school supplies will be reduced from 6.25% to 1.25%. The post Illinois offers temporary sales tax reduction on back-to-school shopping appeared first on IPM Newsroom.
Illinois offers temporary sales tax reduction on back-to-school shopping – Capitol News IL
The sales tax holiday on school supplies is one of two tax relief initiatives in the fiscal year 2027 budget. Lawmakers also suspended the annual increase to the motor fuel tax until Jan. 1, which saves drivers about 1 cent per gallon.
Capitol News Illinois | State offering temporary sales-tax reduction on back-to-school shopping
The sales tax holiday on school supplies is one of two tax relief initiatives in the fiscal year 2027 budget. Lawmakers also suspended the annual increase to the motor fuel tax until Jan. 1, which saves drivers about 1 cent…
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