Illinois Department of Revenue

07/16/2025 | Press release | Archived content

Buying a Car Out-of-State

Here's What You Need to Know

IDOR is reminding residents that when purchasing a vehicle from another state, sales or use tax is generally due where the vehicle will be registered and used, not necessarily where it was purchased.

For the full Press Release, see Illinois Department of Revenue Reminds Taxpayers that Vehicle Tax is Generally Owed at Registration Location, Not Purchase Location

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