State of Illinois
08/05/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 08/05/2026 09:28
2026 Back to School Sales Tax Holiday Resource Page
2026 Back to School Sales Tax Holiday Resource Page
News - Wednesday, August 5, 2026
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The Back to School Sales Tax Holiday offers a chance for shoppers (both physical and online) to save on essential clothing and school supplies.
When: August 7-16, 2026
What is the reduced rate? The State's portion of sales tax due throughout the holiday is reduced by 5 percent (5.00%) from 6.25 percent (6.25%) to 1.25 percent (1.25%).
Items include qualifying clothing and footwear with a retail selling price of less than $125 per item and certain school supplies used by students in the course of study. School supplies are not subject to the $125 threshold. For a list of qualifying and nonqualifying items, see Information Bulletin FY 2026-30.
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