Illinois back-to-school sales tax discount starts Friday: What to know
- Posted on August 3, 2026
- By Chicago Tribune
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Illinois back-to-school sales tax discount starts Friday: What to know
The 5% state sales tax break from Aug. 7 to Aug. 16 generally applies to clothes under $125 and school supplies. Portions of sales tax that go to local governments still apply.