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    State Tax Day - Current, S.6, Illinois—Sales and Use Tax: Transit Authority Tax Rate Increases Announced, (Jul 2, 2026)

    Illinois issued guidance announcing increases to the Northern Illinois Transit Authority (NITA) sales and use tax rates. Effective August 1, 2026, rates will increase to:

    • 1.25% for sales of general merchandise and 1.5% for sales of food and groceries, ...

    Illinois issued guidance announcing increases to the Northern Illinois Transit Authority (NITA) sales and use tax rates. Effective August 1, 2026, rates will increase to:

    • 1.25% for sales of general merchandise and 1.5% for sales of food and groceries, drugs, and medical appliances in Cook County; and

    • 1% for sales of general merchandise, food and groceries, drugs, and medical appliances in Du Page, Kane, Lake, McHenry, and Will counties.

    The guidance discusses how the state will reflect the changes on sales and use tax forms. It also provides information on how the changes apply to lease transactions, cannabis dispensary sales, and aviation fuel sales.

    Informational Bulletin FY 2026-34, Illinois Department of Revenue,June 2026, ¶404-266

    Other References:

    Explanations at ¶61-735

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