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Sales Taxes
Rates For Sales Taxes Paid To The State Are As Follows
The combined sales tax rate on general merchandise and prepared food/beverages is 10.25%:
- State of Illinois – 5%
- City of Evanston - 1%
- Cook County - 0.25%
- Regional Transportation Agency (RTA) – 1%
- Cook County Home Rule Sales Tax – 1.75%
- City of Evanston Home Rule Sales Tax - 1.25%
The combined sales tax rate for groceries and prescription drugs is 2.25%:
- City of Evanston - 1%
- RTA - 1.25%
The combined sales tax rate for licensed vehicles is 8.25%:
- State of Illinois - 5%
- City of Evanston - 1%
- RTA - 1%
- Cook County (1% for Use Tax) - 1.25
The combined sales tax rate on prepared and packaged alcoholic beverages is 16.25% with all taxes on general merchandise applied in addition to the City's 6% Liquor Consumption Tax.
