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Illinois Tax-Free Holidays (2026)
Permitted: New for 2026: a back-to-school State sales tax holiday runs August 7–16, 2026 (Public Act 104-0468) — the State's 6.25% portion drops to 1.25% on qualifying clothing and footwear under $125 per item and on school supplies (no price threshold).
PermittedVerified Aug 2, 2026
New for 2026: a back-to-school State sales tax holiday runs August 7–16, 2026 (Public Act 104-0468) — the State's 6.25% portion drops to 1.25% on qualifying clothing and footwear under $125 per item and on school supplies (no price threshold). Illinois previously had no recurring holiday.
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