FY 2026-34, Northern Illinois Transit Authority (NITA) Occupation and Use Tax Rate Change, Effective August 1, 2026

Effective August 1, 2026, the NITA (formerly the Regional Transportation Authority) occupation and use tax rate will increase by 0.25% in Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry, and Will counties.

This tax applies to:

• General merchandise
• Qualifying groceries
• Qualifying drugs and medical appliances
• Items that must be titled or registered in Illinois
• Medical and adult use cannabis
• Aviation fuel

NITA rates are added to the statewide rate (6.25% or 1.00%) plus any local taxes collected by IDOR.

To find your updated rate, use the MyTax Illinois Tax Rate Finder at mytax.illinois.gov and select rates for August 2026.

Be sure to update your cash register or software so you are collecting the correct rate starting August 1, 2026. If you use software to prepare your forms, check with your vendor for updates.