Arlington Heights, IL Sales Tax Rate: 8.00% Combined

The total sales tax rate in Arlington Heights, Illinois is 8.00%, composed of:

ComponentRate
Illinois State6.25%
Cook County1.00%
Arlington Heights Local0.75%
Total8.00%

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:

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.

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ComponentRate
State (reduced)1.00%
Cook County0.25%
RT (Regional Transportation Authority)0.50%
Arlington Heights0.75%
Total2.50%