08/07/2026
π ILLINOIS BACK-TO-SCHOOL SALES TAX HOLIDAY β What You Need to Know π
Illinois families, it's time to save on back-to-school essentials!
Here is how the State Tax Reduction works:
*ποΈ Where:* All state-registered retail stores & online sellers
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Dates: Friday, August 7, 2026, through Sunday, August 16, 2026..
*βοΈ School Supplies:* 100% eligible with NO price cap!
Includes: notebooks, pencils, binders, backpacks, calculators & more.
*π Clothing & Footwear:* Eligible if under $125 per item
Includes: shirts, pants, shoes & more.
*β οΈ Important Note:* This reduction applies to state sales tax only. Local city and county taxes still apply.
For full official guidelines on qualifying items, visit the Illinois Department of Revenue.