Arlington Heights, IL Sales Tax Rate: 8.00% Combined
The total sales tax rate in Arlington Heights, Illinois is 8.00%, composed of:
| Component | Rate |
| Illinois State | 6.25% |
| Cook County | 1.00% |
| Arlington Heights Local | 0.75% |
| Total | 8.00% |
Notes
- Rates apply to general merchandise. Groceries (food for home consumption) = 1.00% (state 1% + local 0.75%? No — IL state grocery rate is 1%, plus local). Actually: Qualifying food/drugs/medical appliances = 1.75% (state 1% + county 0.25%? Wait — Cook County has 1.25% home rule? Let's clarify.)
Correct breakdown for qualifying food/drugs:
| Component | Rate |
| State (reduced) | 1.00% |
| Cook County | 0.25% |
| RT (Regional Transportation Authority) | 0.50% |
| Arlington Heights | 0.75% |
| Total | 2.50% |
For general merchandise: 8.00%. For titled vehicles: 6.25% (state) + 0.75% (local) = 7.00% (county not applied).
Always verify via Illinois Dept of Revenue or Cook County Treasurer for current rates.