Your taxes, year by year

Illinois and local taxes, 2011 and 2026

Where the difference comes from

Tax	2011	2026	Change
Chicago Public Schools levy — passed on in rentyearly Chicago Public Schools levyOfficial source: 105 ILCS 5No rate to credit: the Cook County Clerk computes each tax rate every year (levy ÷ taxable value), and the levy is voted each year by its own board. Naming whoever was in office for the latest levy would credit them with the whole bill, so no official is named. The ledger tracks each body's share of the bill. PropertyPassed on	$920	$1,531	+$611
Chicago city levy on the property bill — passed on in rentyearly Chicago city levy on the property billOfficial source: 35 ILCS 200No rate to credit: the Cook County Clerk computes each tax rate every year (levy ÷ taxable value), and the levy is voted each year by its own board. Naming whoever was in office for the latest levy would credit them with the whole bill, so no official is named. The ledger tracks each body's share of the bill. PropertyPassed on	$258	$530	+$272
Illinois gasoline tax (statutory motor fuel)up Illinois gasoline tax (statutory motor fuel)Official source: 35 ILCS 505Last rate change on record: 1 Jul 2025. Illinois gasoline tax (statutory motor fuel): 47¢ to 48.3¢ a gallon. Not authorship of the law.Enacted by: Annual CPI adjustment under P.A. 101-0032 (Gov. J.B. Pritzker), set by the Illinois Department of Revenue Source: Illinois Department of Revenue: motor fuel tax ratesJ.B. Pritzker — Governor of Illinois (in office on the change date) 2019–present More on this officeholderGrokipediaIllinois Governor Fuel	$82	$208	+$126
Other local property levies — passed on in rentlevies Other local property leviesOfficial source: 35 ILCS 200Other local levies: several separately elected boards set these levies; there is no single mayor, governor or president, so no official is named. PropertyPassed on	$405	$530	+$125
Chicago water-sewer tax — passed on in rentup Chicago water-sewer taxOfficial source: MCC 3-80Last rate change on record: 1 Jan 2020. Chicago water-sewer tax: $2.01 to $2.51 per 1,000 gallons. Not authorship of the ordinance.Enacted by: Chicago City Council, water-sewer tax ordinance of 14 Sep 2016 (Mayor Rahm Emanuel); phase-in schedule written into the ordinance Source: Chicago Department of Finance: Water-Sewer Tax FAQ (phase-in table 2017–2020)Lori Lightfoot — Mayor of Chicago (in office on the change date) 2019–2023 More on this officeholderGrokipedia UtilitiesPassed on	$0	$75	+$75
Chicago Park District levy — passed on in rentyearly Chicago Park District levyOfficial source: 70 ILCS 1505No rate to credit: the Cook County Clerk computes each tax rate every year (levy ÷ taxable value), and the levy is voted each year by its own board. Naming whoever was in office for the latest levy would credit them with the whole bill, so no official is named. The ledger tracks each body's share of the bill. PropertyPassed on	$147	$206	+$59
Illinois vehicle registrationup Illinois vehicle registrationOfficial source: 625 ILCS 5/3-806Last rate change on record: 1 Jan 2020. Illinois vehicle registration: $101 to $151. Not authorship of the law.Enacted by: Illinois General Assembly, Rebuild Illinois, P.A. 101-0032 (SB1939, passed 2 Jun 2019; signed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker 28 Jun 2019) Source: Public Act 101-0032 (625 ILCS 5/3-806: passenger $101 → $151 with surcharges; 3-805: electric vehicles pay that fee plus $100 a year from 1 Jan 2020). Secretary of State fee table: both from 1 Jan 2020J.B. Pritzker — Governor of Illinois (in office on the change date) 2019–present More on this officeholderGrokipediaIllinois Governor Vehicle	$99	$151	+$52
Chicago rideshare taxup Chicago rideshare taxOfficial source: MCC 3-46Last rate change on record: 6 Jan 2020. Chicago rideshare tax: 60¢ to $1.13 a trip. Not authorship of the ordinance.Enacted by: Chicago City Council, 2020 Revenue Ordinance O2019-8527, passed 26 Nov 2019 (Mayor Lori Lightfoot) Source: 2020 Revenue Ordinance, Article VIII (MCC 3-46-030), effective 6 Jan 2020: $1.13 a single ride (the code set $0.60 for 2019), plus $1.75 weekdays 6am-10pm in the Downtown ZoneLori Lightfoot — Mayor of Chicago (in office on the change date) 2019–2023 More on this officeholderGrokipedia Transit	$0	$48	+$48
Cook County sales tax — general merchandiseup Cook County sales taxOfficial source: Cook County Code ch. 74Last rate change on record: 1 Jan 2016. Cook County sales tax: General merchandise only: 0.75% to 1.75%. Not authorship of the ordinance.Enacted by: Cook County Board (President Toni Preckwinkle) Source: Cook County Tax History: retailers' occupation tax ratesToni Preckwinkle — President of the Cook County Board (in office on the change date) 2010–present More on this officeholderGrokipediaCook County Board Sales	$102	$143	+$41
Cook County levy on the property bill — passed on in rentyearly Cook County levy on the property billOfficial source: 35 ILCS 200No rate to credit: the Cook County Clerk computes each tax rate every year (levy ÷ taxable value), and the levy is voted each year by its own board. Naming whoever was in office for the latest levy would credit them with the whole bill, so no official is named. The ledger tracks each body's share of the bill. PropertyPassed on	$110	$147	+$37
Cook County sales tax — restaurantsup Cook County sales taxOfficial source: Cook County Code ch. 74Last rate change on record: 1 Jan 2016. Cook County sales tax: Restaurants only: 0.75% to 1.75%. Not authorship of the ordinance.Enacted by: Cook County Board (President Toni Preckwinkle) Source: Cook County Tax History: retailers' occupation tax ratesToni Preckwinkle — President of the Cook County Board (in office on the change date) 2010–present More on this officeholderGrokipediaCook County Board Sales	$79	$111	+$32
Chicago amusement tax on streamingup Chicago amusement tax on streamingOfficial source: MCC 4-156Last rate change on record: 1 Jan 2025. Chicago amusement tax on streaming: 9% to 10.25%. Not authorship of the ordinance.Enacted by: Chicago City Council, 2025 Revenue Ordinance SO2024-0013671, passed 16 Dec 2024 (Mayor Brandon Johnson) Source: Chicago Department of Finance: Tax Rate Changes as of January 2025 (paid TV and electronically delivered amusements 10.25% from 1 Jan 2025; 9% before)Brandon Johnson — Mayor of Chicago (in office on the change date) 2023–present More on this officeholderGrokipediaCity of Chicago Amusement	$0	$31	+$31
Chicago 911 surchargeup Chicago 911 surchargeOfficial source: MCC 3-64Last rate change on record: 1 Jan 2018. Chicago 911 surcharge: $3.90 to $5 a month per line. Not authorship of the ordinance.Rahm Emanuel — Mayor of Chicago (in office on the change date) 2011–2019 More on this officeholderGrokipedia Telecom	$30	$60	+$30
Chicago city sticker (lighter / under 4,500 lb)up Chicago city sticker (lighter / under 4,500 lb)Official source: MCC 3-56Last rate change on record: 1 Jan 2026. Chicago city sticker (lighter / under 4,500 lb): $100.17 to $105.18. Not authorship of the ordinance.Enacted by: Chicago City Council, 2026 Revenue Ordinance SO2025-0021719 (alderpersons' alternative), passed 19 Dec 2025 (Mayor Brandon Johnson), Article I (MCC 3-56-050) Source: Office of the City Clerk: City Sticker prices, 2024 (from 1 Feb 2024) $100.17 / $159.12 → 2026 (from 1 Jan 2026) $105.18 / $167.07Brandon Johnson — Mayor of Chicago (in office on the change date) 2023–present More on this officeholderGrokipediaCity of Chicago Vehicle	$75	$105	+$30
Chicago rideshare congestion surchargecut Chicago rideshare congestion surchargeOfficial source: MCC 3-46Last rate change on record: 6 Jan 2025. Chicago rideshare congestion surcharge: $1.75 to $1.50 a trip. Not authorship of the ordinance.Enacted by: Chicago City Council, 2025 Revenue Ordinance SO2024-0013671, passed 16 Dec 2024 (Mayor Brandon Johnson) Source: Chicago Department of Finance: Tax Rate Changes as of January 2025 (Downtown Zone surcharge $1.50 a single ride, seven days 6am-10pm, from 6 Jan 2025)Brandon Johnson — Mayor of Chicago (in office on the change date) 2023–present More on this officeholderGrokipediaCity of Chicago Transit	$0	$26	+$26
Chicago parking tax — hourly/dailyup Chicago parking taxOfficial source: MCC 4-236Last rate change on record: 1 Jan 2025. Chicago parking tax: Hourly/daily only: 22% to 23.25%. Not authorship of the ordinance.Enacted by: Chicago City Council, FY2025 revenue ordinance (Mayor Brandon Johnson) Source: Chicago Department of Finance: Parking Tax (as of 1-1-2025: 23.25%; prior: 22% weekday, 20% weekend)Brandon Johnson — Mayor of Chicago (in office on the change date) 2023–present More on this officeholderGrokipediaCity of Chicago Parking	$45	$70	+$25
Chicago personal property lease taxup Chicago personal property lease taxOfficial source: MCC 3-32Last rate change on record: 1 Jan 2026. Chicago personal property lease tax: 11% to 15%. Not authorship of the ordinance.Enacted by: Chicago City Council, 2026 Revenue Ordinance SO2025-0021719 (alderpersons' alternative), passed 19 Dec 2025 (Mayor Brandon Johnson) Source: Chicago Department of Finance: Tax Rate Changes as of January 2026 (lease tax 15% for all leases from 1 Jan 2026; 11% before)Brandon Johnson — Mayor of Chicago (in office on the change date) 2023–present More on this officeholderGrokipediaCity of Chicago Lease	$22	$42	+$20
Illinois parking tax — hourly/dailynew Illinois parking taxOfficial source: 35 ILCS 525Last rate change on record: 1 Jan 2020. Illinois parking tax: Hourly/daily only: set at 6%. Not authorship of the law.Enacted by: Illinois General Assembly, Rebuild Illinois revenue act P.A. 101-0031 (signed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker, Jun 2019) Source: Illinois Department of Revenue: Parking Excise Tax (effective 1 Jan 2020; 6% / 9%)J.B. Pritzker — Governor of Illinois (in office on the change date) 2019–present More on this officeholderGrokipediaIllinois Governor Parking	$0	$18	+$18
Chicago checkout bag taxup Chicago checkout bag taxOfficial source: MCC 3-50Last rate change on record: 1 Jan 2026. Chicago checkout bag tax: 10¢ to 15¢ a bag. Not authorship of the ordinance.Enacted by: Chicago City Council, 2026 Revenue Ordinance SO2025-0021719 (alderpersons' alternative), passed 19 Dec 2025 (Mayor Brandon Johnson) Source: Chicago Department of Finance: Tax Rate Changes as of January 2026 (checkout bag tax $0.15 a bag from 1 Jan 2026)Brandon Johnson — Mayor of Chicago (in office on the change date) 2023–present More on this officeholderGrokipediaCity of Chicago Excise	$0	$17	+$17
Chicago restaurant taxup Chicago restaurant taxOfficial source: MCC 3-30Last rate change on record: 1 Jan 2020. Chicago restaurant tax: 0.25% to 0.5%. Not authorship of the ordinance.Enacted by: Chicago City Council, FY2020 revenue ordinance (Mayor Lori Lightfoot's 2020 budget) Source: Chicago Department of Finance: Restaurant Tax (7525)Lori Lightfoot — Mayor of Chicago (in office on the change date) 2019–2023 More on this officeholderGrokipedia Sales	$16	$32	+$16
Chicago airport / Navy Pier / McCormick rideshare surchargenew Chicago airport / Navy Pier / McCormick rideshare surchargeOfficial source: MCC 3-46Last rate change on record: 28 Oct 2015. Chicago airport / Navy Pier / McCormick rideshare surcharge: set at $5 a trip. Not authorship of the ordinance.Rahm Emanuel — Mayor of Chicago (in office on the change date) 2011–2019 More on this officeholderGrokipedia Transit	$0	$15	+$15
Illinois telecommunications taxup Illinois telecommunications taxOfficial source: 35 ILCS 630Last rate change on record: 1 Jul 2025. Illinois telecommunications tax: 7% to 8.65%. Not authorship of the law.Enacted by: Illinois General Assembly, P.A. 104-0006 (HB2755, passed both houses 31 May 2025; signed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker 16 Jun 2025) Source: IDOR Bulletin FY 2025-26: Telecommunications Excise Tax 7% → 8.65% effective 1 Jul 2025 (35 ILCS 630/3 and 4)J.B. Pritzker — Governor of Illinois (in office on the change date) 2019–present More on this officeholderGrokipediaIllinois Governor Telecom	$56	$69	+$13
Chicago vehicle fuel taxup Chicago vehicle fuel taxOfficial source: MCC 3-52Last rate change on record: 1 Jan 2021. Chicago vehicle fuel tax: 5¢ to 8¢ a gallon. Not authorship of the ordinance.Enacted by: Chicago City Council, FY2021 budget (Mayor Lori Lightfoot) Source: Chicago Department of Finance: Vehicle Fuel Tax (as of 1/1/2021: $.08 per gallon)Lori Lightfoot — Mayor of Chicago (in office on the change date) 2019–2023 More on this officeholderGrokipedia Fuel	$21	$34	+$13
Chicago off-premises liquor taxnew Chicago off-premises liquor taxOfficial source: MCC 3-44Last rate change on record: 1 Mar 2026. Chicago off-premises liquor tax: set at 1.5%. Not authorship of the ordinance.Enacted by: Chicago City Council, FY2026 revenue ordinance (alderpersons' alternative budget, Dec 2025) Source: Chicago Department of Finance: Liquor Tax Changes Effective March 1, 2026Brandon Johnson — Mayor of Chicago (in office on the change date) 2023–present More on this officeholderGrokipediaCity of Chicago Sales	$0	$11	+$11
NITA sales tax — general merchandiseup NITA sales taxOfficial source: 70 ILCS 3615Last rate change on record: 1 Aug 2026. NITA sales tax: General merchandise only: 1% to 1.25%. Not authorship of the law.Enacted by: RTA Board ordinance of 1 Jun 2026, required by the NITA Act (P.A. 104-0457, signed by Gov. Pritzker 16 Dec 2025) Source: IDOR Bulletin FY 2026-34: NITA rate change effective 1 Aug 2026J.B. Pritzker — Governor of Illinois (in office on the change date) 2019–present More on this officeholderGrokipediaIllinois Governor Sales	$81	$90	+$9
Illinois energy assistance chargeup Illinois energy assistance chargeOfficial source: 305 ILCS 20/13Last rate change on record: 1 Jan 2026. Illinois energy assistance charge: 64¢ to 80¢ a month per account. Not authorship of the law.Enacted by: Energy Assistance Act, 305 ILCS 20/13(b): automatic $0.16 step after 80% of the fund was used in FY2025 (Gov. J.B. Pritzker) Source: IDOR Bulletin FY 2026-04: Energy Assistance Charge Rate Change, Effective January 1, 2026 ($0.64 → $0.80 residential)J.B. Pritzker — Governor of Illinois (in office on the change date) 2019–present More on this officeholderGrokipediaIllinois Governor Utilities	$12	$19	+$7
NITA sales tax — groceriesup NITA sales taxOfficial source: 70 ILCS 3615Last rate change on record: 1 Aug 2026. NITA sales tax: Groceries only: 1.25% to 1.5%. Not authorship of the law.Enacted by: RTA Board ordinance of 1 Jun 2026, required by the NITA Act (P.A. 104-0457, signed by Gov. Pritzker 16 Dec 2025) Source: IDOR Bulletin FY 2026-34: NITA rate change effective 1 Aug 2026J.B. Pritzker — Governor of Illinois (in office on the change date) 2019–present More on this officeholderGrokipediaIllinois Governor Sales	$83	$90	+$7
Illinois sales tax — gas at the pumpup ’84 Illinois sales taxOfficial source: 35 ILCS 120Raised 1 Jan 1984 under James R. Thompson: Illinois' own share of the sales tax 4% → 5%. (In 1990 the 1.25% local shares were folded into one 6.25% state-collected rate; the state's 5% did not change.) Unchanged since — before this ledger starts on 16 May 2011.Enacted by: Illinois General Assembly (Gov. James R. Thompson) Source: Cook County Tax History (2022 edition): historical retailers' occupation tax rates (state 5% from 1 Jan 1984)James R. Thompson — Governor of Illinois (in office on the date the rate was set) 1977–1991 More on this officeholder Sales	$57	$64	+$7
NITA sales tax — restaurantsup NITA sales taxOfficial source: 70 ILCS 3615Last rate change on record: 1 Aug 2026. NITA sales tax: Restaurants only: 1% to 1.25%. Not authorship of the law.Enacted by: RTA Board ordinance of 1 Jun 2026, required by the NITA Act (P.A. 104-0457, signed by Gov. Pritzker 16 Dec 2025) Source: IDOR Bulletin FY 2026-34: NITA rate change effective 1 Aug 2026J.B. Pritzker — Governor of Illinois (in office on the change date) 2019–present More on this officeholderGrokipediaIllinois Governor Sales	$63	$70	+$7
Sales tax businesses pay on their suppliesassumption Sales tax businesses pay on their suppliesSource: itep.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.comAn assumption, not a rate: the share of sales tax businesses pay on their supplies that reaches prices. See the line's info for the source, so no official is named. Business costsPassed on	$132	$137	+$5
Cook County sales tax — packaged liquorup Cook County sales taxOfficial source: Cook County Code ch. 74Last rate change on record: 1 Jan 2016. Cook County sales tax: Packaged liquor only: 0.75% to 1.75%. Not authorship of the ordinance.Enacted by: Cook County Board (President Toni Preckwinkle) Source: Cook County Tax History: retailers' occupation tax ratesToni Preckwinkle — President of the Cook County Board (in office on the change date) 2010–present More on this officeholderGrokipediaCook County Board Sales	$11	$15	+$4
Cook County parking tax — hourly/dailyup Cook County parking taxOfficial source: Cook County Code ch. 74Last rate change on record: 1 Sep 2013. Cook County parking tax: Hourly/daily only: $1 a stay to 6%. Not authorship of the ordinance.Enacted by: Cook County Board (President Toni Preckwinkle) Source: Cook County Tax History (2022 edition): parking lot and garage operations tax (flat fees to 6% daily / 9% weekly and monthly from 1 Sep 2013)Toni Preckwinkle — President of the Cook County Board (in office on the change date) 2010–present More on this officeholderGrokipediaCook County Board Parking	$15	$18	+$3
Cook County sales tax — soft drinksup Cook County sales taxOfficial source: Cook County Code ch. 74Last rate change on record: 1 Jan 2016. Cook County sales tax: Soft drinks only: 0.75% to 1.75%. Not authorship of the ordinance.Enacted by: Cook County Board (President Toni Preckwinkle) Source: Cook County Tax History: retailers' occupation tax ratesToni Preckwinkle — President of the Cook County Board (in office on the change date) 2010–present More on this officeholderGrokipediaCook County Board Sales	$5	$7	+$2
Chicago municipal sales tax — gas at the pumpnew ’90 Chicago municipal sales taxOfficial source: 35 ILCS 120/3 / 30 ILCS 105/6z-18Official source: Illinois General AssemblyOfficial source: Illinois Department of RevenueCreated 1 Jan 1990 under James R. Thompson: Chicago's 1% municipal share starts as part of the state's single 6.25% rate in the 1990 reform: 16% of it (1 point) goes back to the city where the sale happens, and so does all of the state's 1% on qualifying drugs and groceries. Unchanged since — before this ledger starts on 16 May 2011.Enacted by: Illinois General Assembly, P.A. 86-928 (Gov. James R. Thompson) Source: 35 ILCS 120/3: 16% of the 6.25% rate, and all of the 1% rate, paid into the Local Government Tax Fund beginning 1 Jan 1990; 30 ILCS 105/6z-18 (from P.A. 86-928) pays it to the municipality where the sale happenedJames R. Thompson — Governor of Illinois (in office on the date the rate was set) 1977–1991 More on this officeholder Sales	$11	$13	+$2
Sales tax businesses pay on their suppliesassumption Sales tax businesses pay on their suppliesSource: itep.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.comAn assumption, not a rate: the share of sales tax businesses pay on their supplies that reaches prices. See the line's info for the source, so no official is named. Business costsPassed on	$133	$134	+$1
Chicago hotel accommodations tax — hotel staysup Chicago hotel accommodations taxOfficial source: MCC 3-24Last rate change on record: 1 Jan 2012. Chicago hotel accommodations tax: 3.5% to 4.5%. Not authorship of the ordinance.Enacted by: Chicago City Council, FY2012 revenue ordinance of 16 Nov 2011 (Mayor Rahm Emanuel) Source: City of Chicago 2013 Annual Financial Analysis: hotel accommodations tax rate 3.5% → 4.5% in 2012Rahm Emanuel — Mayor of Chicago (in office on the change date) 2011–2019 More on this officeholderGrokipedia Lodging	$4	$5	+$1
Cook County hotel tax — hotel staysnew Cook County hotel taxOfficial source: Cook County Code ch. 74, art. XXILast rate change on record: 1 May 2016. Cook County hotel tax: set at 1%. Not authorship of the ordinance.Enacted by: Cook County Board, FY2016 budget (President Toni Preckwinkle) Source: Cook County Department of Revenue: Home Rule Tax Changes for 2016 (new 1% hotel accommodations tax collected from 1 May 2016)Toni Preckwinkle — President of the Cook County Board (in office on the change date) 2010–present More on this officeholderGrokipediaCook County Board Lodging	$0	$1	+$1
Chicago Tourism Improvement District charge — hotel staysnew Chicago Tourism Improvement District chargeOfficial source: City of ChicagoOfficial source: City of ChicagoLast rate change on record: 1 May 2026. Chicago Tourism Improvement District charge: set at 1.5%. Not authorship of the ordinance.Enacted by: Chicago City Council, Tourism Improvement District ordinance (Mayor Brandon Johnson) Source: Chicago Department of Finance: Chicago Tourism Improvement District effective 1 May 2026 (1.5% transaction charge, Form 7520T)Brandon Johnson — Mayor of Chicago (in office on the change date) 2023–present More on this officeholderGrokipediaCity of Chicago Lodging	$0	$1	+$1
NITA sales tax — packaged liquorup NITA sales taxOfficial source: 70 ILCS 3615Last rate change on record: 1 Aug 2026. NITA sales tax: Packaged liquor only: 1% to 1.25%. Not authorship of the law.Enacted by: RTA Board ordinance of 1 Jun 2026, required by the NITA Act (P.A. 104-0457, signed by Gov. Pritzker 16 Dec 2025) Source: IDOR Bulletin FY 2026-34: NITA rate change effective 1 Aug 2026J.B. Pritzker — Governor of Illinois (in office on the change date) 2019–present More on this officeholderGrokipediaIllinois Governor Sales	$9	$9	Under $1
Cook County beer gallonage — passed on in the bar tabup Cook County beer gallonageOfficial source: Cook County Code ch. 74Last rate change on record: 15 Nov 2011. Cook County beer gallonage: 6¢ to 9¢ a gallon. Not authorship of the ordinance.Enacted by: Cook County Board (President Toni Preckwinkle) Source: Cook County Tax History: alcoholic beverage tax ratesToni Preckwinkle — President of the Cook County Board (in office on the change date) 2010–present More on this officeholderGrokipediaCook County Board ExcisePassed on	$2	$3	+$1
NITA sales tax — drugs and medicalup NITA sales taxOfficial source: 70 ILCS 3615Last rate change on record: 1 Aug 2026. NITA sales tax: Drugs and medical only: 1.25% to 1.5%. Not authorship of the law.Enacted by: RTA Board ordinance of 1 Jun 2026, required by the NITA Act (P.A. 104-0457, signed by Gov. Pritzker 16 Dec 2025) Source: IDOR Bulletin FY 2026-34: NITA rate change effective 1 Aug 2026J.B. Pritzker — Governor of Illinois (in office on the change date) 2019–present More on this officeholderGrokipediaIllinois Governor Sales	$6	$6	Under $1
NITA sales tax — soft drinksup NITA sales taxOfficial source: 70 ILCS 3615Last rate change on record: 1 Aug 2026. NITA sales tax: Soft drinks only: 1% to 1.25%. Not authorship of the law.Enacted by: RTA Board ordinance of 1 Jun 2026, required by the NITA Act (P.A. 104-0457, signed by Gov. Pritzker 16 Dec 2025) Source: IDOR Bulletin FY 2026-34: NITA rate change effective 1 Aug 2026J.B. Pritzker — Governor of Illinois (in office on the change date) 2019–present More on this officeholderGrokipediaIllinois Governor Sales	$4	$4	Under $1
State sales tax share paid to NITA — gas at the pumpnew ’90 State sales tax share paid to NITAOfficial source: 30 ILCS 105/6z-20Official source: Illinois Department of RevenueCreated 1 Jan 1990 under James R. Thompson: Illinois starts paying 0.25% of its 6.25% sales tax on Cook County sales to the RTA (now NITA), in the 1990 reform that folded the local shares into one state-collected rate. Unchanged since — before this ledger starts on 16 May 2011.Enacted by: Illinois General Assembly, P.A. 86-928 (Gov. James R. Thompson) Source: 35 ILCS 120/3: 4% of the 6.25% rate paid into the County and Mass Transit District Fund beginning 1 Jan 1990; 30 ILCS 105/6z-20 (from P.A. 86-928) pays the Cook County part to NITAJames R. Thompson — Governor of Illinois (in office on the date the rate was set) 1977–1991 More on this officeholder Sales	$3	$3	Under $1
Illinois income taxup Illinois income taxOfficial source: 35 ILCS 5Last rate change on record: 1 Jul 2017. Illinois income tax: 3.75% to 4.95%. Not authorship of the law.Bruce Rauner — Governor of Illinois (in office on the change date) 2015–2019 More on this officeholderGrokipedia Income	$3,754	$3,716	−$38
Chicago municipal sales tax — groceriescut Chicago municipal sales taxOfficial source: 35 ILCS 120/3 / 30 ILCS 105/6z-18Official source: Illinois General AssemblyOfficial source: Illinois Department of RevenueLast rate change on record: 1 Jan 2026. Chicago municipal sales tax: Groceries only: 1% to 0%. Not authorship of the law.Enacted by: Illinois General Assembly; signed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker (P.A. 103-0781, 5 Aug 2024) Source: IDOR Bulletin FY 2026-03: Illinois grocery tax changes effective 1 Jan 2026J.B. Pritzker — Governor of Illinois (in office on the change date) 2019–present More on this officeholderGrokipediaIllinois Governor Sales	$66	$0	−$66
Taxes with no change	$1,969	$1,969	No change
Total with these costs	$8,887	$10,584	+$1,697

Timeline — dated from the rate book

Each line is a dated rate change, newest first. Taxes that already existed in 2011 only appear when the rate later moves. New taxes appear on the date they were first added to the ledger. Coming and proposed changes are on New taxes.

1. Aug 2026
   up NITA sales taxOfficial source: 70 ILCS 3615Last rate change on record: 1 Aug 2026. NITA sales tax: 1% to 1.25% (packaged liquor, general merchandise, restaurants, soft drinks), 1.25% to 1.5% (drugs and medical, groceries). Not authorship of the law.Enacted by: RTA Board ordinance of 1 Jun 2026, required by the NITA Act (P.A. 104-0457, signed by Gov. Pritzker 16 Dec 2025) Source: IDOR Bulletin FY 2026-34: NITA rate change effective 1 Aug 2026J.B. Pritzker — Governor of Illinois (in office on the change date) 2019–present Rate moves while in officeGrokipediaIllinois Governor J.B. Pritzker
   NITA sales tax: Packaged liquor, general merchandise, restaurants, soft drinks only: 1% to 1.25%

   RTA Board approved +0.25 points on 1 Jun 2026, as the NITA Act (P.A. 104-0457, signed 16 Dec 2025) required. NITA's own tax 1.00% → 1.25% on general merchandise and 1.25% → 1.50% on qualifying groceries and drugs (IDOR FY 2026-34). Chicago general merchandise 10.25% → 10.50%.

   Enacted by: RTA Board ordinance of 1 Jun 2026, required by the NITA Act (P.A. 104-0457, signed by Gov. Pritzker 16 Dec 2025) · IDOR Bulletin FY 2026-34: NITA rate change effective 1 Aug 2026

2. Aug 2026
   up NITA sales taxOfficial source: 70 ILCS 3615Last rate change on record: 1 Aug 2026. NITA sales tax: 1% to 1.25% (packaged liquor, general merchandise, restaurants, soft drinks), 1.25% to 1.5% (drugs and medical, groceries). Not authorship of the law.Enacted by: RTA Board ordinance of 1 Jun 2026, required by the NITA Act (P.A. 104-0457, signed by Gov. Pritzker 16 Dec 2025) Source: IDOR Bulletin FY 2026-34: NITA rate change effective 1 Aug 2026J.B. Pritzker — Governor of Illinois (in office on the change date) 2019–present Rate moves while in officeGrokipediaIllinois Governor J.B. Pritzker
   NITA sales tax: Drugs and medical, groceries only: 1.25% to 1.5%
3. Jul 2026
   up Chicago ground transportation tax (city liveries)Official source: MCC 3-46Last rate change on record: 1 Jul 2026. Chicago ground transportation tax (city liveries): $3.50 a day to $98 a month. Not authorship of the ordinance.Enacted by: Chicago City Council, FY2026 revenue ordinance (Mayor Brandon Johnson) Source: Chicago Department of Finance: Ground Transportation Tax (as of 7-1-2026, city livery plates a flat $98.00 a month)Brandon Johnson — Mayor of Chicago (in office on the change date) 2023–present Rate moves while in officeGrokipediaCity of Chicago Brandon Johnson
   Chicago ground transportation tax (city liveries): $3.50 a day to $98 a month

   City livery vehicles pay a flat $98 a month instead of $3.50 for each day they make an airport pickup. Suburban liveries are not affected (FY2026 revenue ordinance, Mayor Johnson).

   Enacted by: Chicago City Council, FY2026 revenue ordinance (Mayor Brandon Johnson) · Chicago Department of Finance: Ground Transportation Tax (as of 7-1-2026, city livery plates a flat $98.00 a month)

4. May 2026
   new Chicago Tourism Improvement District chargeOfficial source: City of ChicagoOfficial source: City of ChicagoLast rate change on record: 1 May 2026. Chicago Tourism Improvement District charge: set at 1.5%. Not authorship of the ordinance.Enacted by: Chicago City Council, Tourism Improvement District ordinance (Mayor Brandon Johnson) Source: Chicago Department of Finance: Chicago Tourism Improvement District effective 1 May 2026 (1.5% transaction charge, Form 7520T)Brandon Johnson — Mayor of Chicago (in office on the change date) 2023–present Rate moves while in officeGrokipediaCity of Chicago Brandon Johnson
   Added Chicago Tourism Improvement District charge: set at 1.5%

   New Chicago Tourism Improvement District charge: 1.5% of the room charge at hotels of 100+ rooms in 16 ZIP codes, on top of the 4.5% hotel tax; first payment due 15 Jun 2026 (Form 7520T).

   Enacted by: Chicago City Council, Tourism Improvement District ordinance (Mayor Brandon Johnson) · Chicago Department of Finance: Chicago Tourism Improvement District effective 1 May 2026 (1.5% transaction charge, Form 7520T)

5. Mar 2026
   new Chicago off-premises liquor taxOfficial source: MCC 3-44Last rate change on record: 1 Mar 2026. Chicago off-premises liquor tax: set at 1.5%. Not authorship of the ordinance.Enacted by: Chicago City Council, FY2026 revenue ordinance (alderpersons' alternative budget, Dec 2025) Source: Chicago Department of Finance: Liquor Tax Changes Effective March 1, 2026Brandon Johnson — Mayor of Chicago (in office on the change date) 2023–present Rate moves while in officeGrokipediaCity of Chicago Brandon Johnson
   Added Chicago off-premises liquor tax: set at 1.5%

   1.5% of the shelf price at package-goods stores (liquor, grocery, convenience). Passed by the City Council in the FY2026 revenue ordinance, an alderpersons' alternative to the mayor's plan (cut from a proposed 3%). Replaces per-gallon for off-premises only. Bar tabs still pay gallonage in the menu price plus sales + restaurant tax.

   Enacted by: Chicago City Council, FY2026 revenue ordinance (alderpersons' alternative budget, Dec 2025) · Chicago Department of Finance: Liquor Tax Changes Effective March 1, 2026

6. Jan 2026
   up Chicago checkout bag taxOfficial source: MCC 3-50Last rate change on record: 1 Jan 2026. Chicago checkout bag tax: 10¢ to 15¢ a bag. Not authorship of the ordinance.Enacted by: Chicago City Council, 2026 Revenue Ordinance SO2025-0021719 (alderpersons' alternative), passed 19 Dec 2025 (Mayor Brandon Johnson) Source: Chicago Department of Finance: Tax Rate Changes as of January 2026 (checkout bag tax $0.15 a bag from 1 Jan 2026)Brandon Johnson — Mayor of Chicago (in office on the change date) 2023–present Rate moves while in officeGrokipediaCity of Chicago Brandon Johnson
   Chicago checkout bag tax: 10¢ to 15¢ a bag

   Bag tax rises to 15¢ (2026 Revenue Ordinance; store keeps 1¢, city gets 14¢).

   Enacted by: Chicago City Council, 2026 Revenue Ordinance SO2025-0021719 (alderpersons' alternative), passed 19 Dec 2025 (Mayor Brandon Johnson) · Chicago Department of Finance: Tax Rate Changes as of January 2026 (checkout bag tax $0.15 a bag from 1 Jan 2026)

7. Jan 2026
   up Illinois energy assistance chargeOfficial source: 305 ILCS 20/13Last rate change on record: 1 Jan 2026. Illinois energy assistance charge: 64¢ to 80¢ a month per account. Not authorship of the law.Enacted by: Energy Assistance Act, 305 ILCS 20/13(b): automatic $0.16 step after 80% of the fund was used in FY2025 (Gov. J.B. Pritzker) Source: IDOR Bulletin FY 2026-04: Energy Assistance Charge Rate Change, Effective January 1, 2026 ($0.64 → $0.80 residential)J.B. Pritzker — Governor of Illinois (in office on the change date) 2019–present Rate moves while in officeGrokipediaIllinois Governor J.B. Pritzker
   Illinois energy assistance charge: 64¢ to 80¢ a month per account

   Energy assistance charge $0.64 → $0.80 a month on each electric and gas account (automatic step in 305 ILCS 20/13; IDOR FY 2026-04).

   Enacted by: Energy Assistance Act, 305 ILCS 20/13(b): automatic $0.16 step after 80% of the fund was used in FY2025 (Gov. J.B. Pritzker) · IDOR Bulletin FY 2026-04: Energy Assistance Charge Rate Change, Effective January 1, 2026 ($0.64 → $0.80 residential)

8. Jan 2026
   up Federal standard deductionOfficial source: IRC §63Last rate change on record: 1 Jan 2026. Federal standard deduction: $15,750 to $16,100 (single), $23,625 to $24,150 (head of household), $31,500 to $32,200 (joint). Not authorship of the law.Donald Trump — President of the United States (in office on the change date) 2025–present Rate moves while in officeGrokipediaWhite House Donald Trump
   Inflation adjustment: standard deduction $15,750 to $16,100 (single), $23,625 to $24,150 (head of household), $31,500 to $32,200 (joint)

   First inflation year after OBBBA: $16,100 single / $32,200 joint.

9. Jan 2026
   up Chicago personal property lease taxOfficial source: MCC 3-32Last rate change on record: 1 Jan 2026. Chicago personal property lease tax: 11% to 15%. Not authorship of the ordinance.Enacted by: Chicago City Council, 2026 Revenue Ordinance SO2025-0021719 (alderpersons' alternative), passed 19 Dec 2025 (Mayor Brandon Johnson) Source: Chicago Department of Finance: Tax Rate Changes as of January 2026 (lease tax 15% for all leases from 1 Jan 2026; 11% before)Brandon Johnson — Mayor of Chicago (in office on the change date) 2023–present Rate moves while in officeGrokipediaCity of Chicago Brandon Johnson
   Chicago personal property lease tax: 11% to 15%

   Chicago personal property lease tax 11% → 15%, with no further increase allowed before 1 Jan 2028 (2026 Revenue Ordinance SO2025-0021719, passed 19 Dec 2025, Mayor Johnson).

   Enacted by: Chicago City Council, 2026 Revenue Ordinance SO2025-0021719 (alderpersons' alternative), passed 19 Dec 2025 (Mayor Brandon Johnson) · Chicago Department of Finance: Tax Rate Changes as of January 2026 (lease tax 15% for all leases from 1 Jan 2026; 11% before)

10. Jan 2026
    up Chicago boat mooring taxOfficial source: MCC 3-16Last rate change on record: 1 Jan 2026. Chicago boat mooring tax: 7% to 23.25%. Not authorship of the ordinance.Enacted by: Chicago City Council, FY2026 revenue ordinance of 19 Dec 2025 (Mayor Brandon Johnson) Source: Chicago Department of Finance: Boat Mooring Tax (as of 1/1/2026: 23.25%; not-for-profits stay at 7%)Brandon Johnson — Mayor of Chicago (in office on the change date) 2023–present Rate moves while in officeGrokipediaCity of Chicago Brandon Johnson
    Chicago boat mooring tax: 7% to 23.25%

    Chicago boat mooring tax 7% → 23.25% of the mooring or docking fee; not-for-profits stay at 7% (FY2026 revenue ordinance of 19 Dec 2025, Mayor Johnson).

    Enacted by: Chicago City Council, FY2026 revenue ordinance of 19 Dec 2025 (Mayor Brandon Johnson) · Chicago Department of Finance: Boat Mooring Tax (as of 1/1/2026: 23.25%; not-for-profits stay at 7%)

11. Jan 2026
    cut Chicago vehicle lessor taxOfficial source: MCC 3-48Last rate change on record: 1 Jan 2026. Chicago vehicle lessor tax: $2.75 to $0.50. Not authorship of the ordinance.Enacted by: Chicago City Council, FY2026 revenue ordinance (Mayor Brandon Johnson) Source: Chicago Department of Finance: Motor Vehicle Lessor Tax (as of 1/1/2026 $0.50; before, $2.75)Brandon Johnson — Mayor of Chicago (in office on the change date) 2023–present Rate moves while in officeGrokipediaCity of Chicago Brandon Johnson
    Chicago vehicle lessor tax: $2.75 to $0.50

    Chicago motor vehicle lessor tax cut from $2.75 to $0.50 per vehicle per rental period (FY2026 revenue ordinance, Mayor Johnson).

    Enacted by: Chicago City Council, FY2026 revenue ordinance (Mayor Brandon Johnson) · Chicago Department of Finance: Motor Vehicle Lessor Tax (as of 1/1/2026 $0.50; before, $2.75)

12. Jan 2026
    cut Chicago municipal sales taxOfficial source: 35 ILCS 120/3 / 30 ILCS 105/6z-18Official source: Illinois General AssemblyOfficial source: Illinois Department of RevenueLast rate change on record: 1 Jan 2026. Chicago municipal sales tax: Groceries only: 1% to 0%. Not authorship of the law.Enacted by: Illinois General Assembly; signed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker (P.A. 103-0781, 5 Aug 2024) Source: IDOR Bulletin FY 2026-03: Illinois grocery tax changes effective 1 Jan 2026J.B. Pritzker — Governor of Illinois (in office on the change date) 2019–present Rate moves while in officeGrokipediaIllinois Governor J.B. Pritzker
    Chicago municipal sales tax: Groceries only: 1% to 0%

    State 1% tax on qualifying groceries repealed (P.A. 103-0781, signed by Gov. Pritzker 5 Aug 2024). That 1% all went to the City. Groceries only: the state's 1% on drugs and its rates on everything else did not change. Chicago had not passed a local 1% replacement as of October 2026.

    Enacted by: Illinois General Assembly; signed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker (P.A. 103-0781, 5 Aug 2024) · IDOR Bulletin FY 2026-03: Illinois grocery tax changes effective 1 Jan 2026

13. Jan 2026
    new Social media amusement taxOfficial source: MCC 4-156Last rate change on record: 1 Jan 2026. Social media amusement tax: set at 50¢ a month per user. Not authorship of the ordinance.Enacted by: Chicago City Council, FY2026 revenue ordinance (Mayor Brandon Johnson) Source: Chicago Department of Finance: Amusement Tax — Social Media Amusement Tax (7510S), $0.50 per Chicago user above 100,000 a month as of 1/1/2026Brandon Johnson — Mayor of Chicago (in office on the change date) 2023–present Rate moves while in officeGrokipediaCity of Chicago Brandon Johnson
    Added Social media amusement tax: set at 50¢ a month per user

    New Chicago amusement tax on large social media platforms: 50¢ a month for each Chicago user above 100,000 (FY2026 revenue ordinance, Mayor Johnson).

    Enacted by: Chicago City Council, FY2026 revenue ordinance (Mayor Brandon Johnson) · Chicago Department of Finance: Amusement Tax — Social Media Amusement Tax (7510S), $0.50 per Chicago user above 100,000 a month as of 1/1/2026

14. Jan 2026
    new Sports wagering amusement taxOfficial source: MCC 4-156Last rate change on record: 1 Jan 2026. Sports wagering amusement tax: set at 10.25%. Not authorship of the ordinance.Enacted by: Chicago City Council, FY2026 revenue ordinance (Mayor Brandon Johnson) Source: Chicago Department of Finance: Amusement Tax — Sports Wagering (7510W), 10.25% as of 1/1/2026Brandon Johnson — Mayor of Chicago (in office on the change date) 2023–present Rate moves while in officeGrokipediaCity of Chicago Brandon Johnson
    Added Sports wagering amusement tax: set at 10.25%

    New Chicago amusement tax on sports betting: 10.25% of what sportsbooks keep from bets placed in the city (FY2026 revenue ordinance, Mayor Johnson).

    Enacted by: Chicago City Council, FY2026 revenue ordinance (Mayor Brandon Johnson) · Chicago Department of Finance: Amusement Tax — Sports Wagering (7510W), 10.25% as of 1/1/2026

15. Jan 2026
    up Chicago city sticker (heavier / over 4,500 lb curb weight)Official source: MCC 3-56Last rate change on record: 1 Jan 2026. Chicago city sticker (heavier / over 4,500 lb curb weight): $159.12 to $167.07. Not authorship of the ordinance.Enacted by: Chicago City Council, 2026 Revenue Ordinance SO2025-0021719 (alderpersons' alternative), passed 19 Dec 2025 (Mayor Brandon Johnson), Article I (MCC 3-56-050) Source: Office of the City Clerk: City Sticker prices, 2024 (from 1 Feb 2024) $100.17 / $159.12 → 2026 (from 1 Jan 2026) $105.18 / $167.07Brandon Johnson — Mayor of Chicago (in office on the change date) 2023–present Rate moves while in officeGrokipediaCity of Chicago Brandon Johnson
    Chicago city sticker (heavier / over 4,500 lb curb weight): $159.12 to $167.07

    Chicago city sticker, larger passenger vehicle, $159.12 → $167.07 a year (2026 Revenue Ordinance SO2025-0021719, passed 19 Dec 2025, Mayor Johnson; City Clerk price table).

    Enacted by: Chicago City Council, 2026 Revenue Ordinance SO2025-0021719 (alderpersons' alternative), passed 19 Dec 2025 (Mayor Brandon Johnson), Article I (MCC 3-56-050) · Office of the City Clerk: City Sticker prices, 2024 (from 1 Feb 2024) $100.17 / $159.12 → 2026 (from 1 Jan 2026) $105.18 / $167.07

16. Jan 2026
    up Chicago city sticker (lighter / under 4,500 lb)Official source: MCC 3-56Last rate change on record: 1 Jan 2026. Chicago city sticker (lighter / under 4,500 lb): $100.17 to $105.18. Not authorship of the ordinance.Enacted by: Chicago City Council, 2026 Revenue Ordinance SO2025-0021719 (alderpersons' alternative), passed 19 Dec 2025 (Mayor Brandon Johnson), Article I (MCC 3-56-050) Source: Office of the City Clerk: City Sticker prices, 2024 (from 1 Feb 2024) $100.17 / $159.12 → 2026 (from 1 Jan 2026) $105.18 / $167.07Brandon Johnson — Mayor of Chicago (in office on the change date) 2023–present Rate moves while in officeGrokipediaCity of Chicago Brandon Johnson
    Chicago city sticker (lighter / under 4,500 lb): $100.17 to $105.18

    Chicago city sticker, smaller passenger vehicle, $100.17 → $105.18 a year (2026 Revenue Ordinance SO2025-0021719, passed 19 Dec 2025, Mayor Johnson; City Clerk price table).

    Enacted by: Chicago City Council, 2026 Revenue Ordinance SO2025-0021719 (alderpersons' alternative), passed 19 Dec 2025 (Mayor Brandon Johnson), Article I (MCC 3-56-050) · Office of the City Clerk: City Sticker prices, 2024 (from 1 Feb 2024) $100.17 / $159.12 → 2026 (from 1 Jan 2026) $105.18 / $167.07

17. Jul 2025
    cut Donald Trump — President of the United States (in office on the change date) 2025–present Rate moves while in officeGrokipediaWhite House Federal
    OBBBA signed: Trump tax cuts renewed

    One Big Beautiful Bill Act (July 4, 2025) makes the 2017 TCJA rates and the doubled standard deduction permanent. Most people who take the standard deduction keep the larger write-off. 2026: $16,100 single / $32,200 joint.

18. Jul 2025
    renewed Federal income-tax bracketsOfficial source: IRC §1Last rate change on record: 4 Jul 2025. Federal income-tax brackets: renewed at 12/22/24/32/37% (made permanent). Not authorship of the law.Donald Trump — President of the United States (in office on the change date) 2025–present Rate moves while in officeGrokipediaWhite House Donald Trump
    OBBBA: income-tax brackets renewed at 12/22/24/32/37% (made permanent)

    OBBBA (July 4, 2025) made the TCJA bracket schedule permanent.

19. Jul 2025
    renewed Federal standard deductionOfficial source: IRC §63Last rate change on record: 4 Jul 2025. Federal standard deduction: renewed: $12,000 to $15,750 (single), $18,000 to $23,625 (head of household), $24,000 to $31,500 (joint). Not authorship of the law.Donald Trump — President of the United States (in office on the change date) 2025–present Rate moves while in officeGrokipediaWhite House Donald Trump
    OBBBA: standard deduction renewed: $12,000 to $15,750 (single), $18,000 to $23,625 (head of household), $24,000 to $31,500 (joint)

    OBBBA (July 4, 2025): TCJA deduction made permanent and raised ($15,750 single / $31,500 joint).

20. Jul 2025
    up Illinois diesel taxOfficial source: 35 ILCS 505Last rate change on record: 1 Jul 2025. Illinois diesel tax: 54.5¢ to 55.8¢ a gallon. Not authorship of the law.Enacted by: Annual CPI adjustment under P.A. 101-0032 (Gov. J.B. Pritzker), set by the Illinois Department of Revenue Source: Illinois Department of Revenue: motor fuel tax ratesJ.B. Pritzker — Governor of Illinois (in office on the change date) 2019–present Rate moves while in officeGrokipediaIllinois Governor J.B. Pritzker
    Illinois diesel tax: 54.5¢ to 55.8¢ a gallon

    Annual CPI step (IDOR motor fuel rates): diesel 54.5¢ → 55.8¢/gal. P.A. 104-0468 later froze this rate through 31 Dec 2026.

    Enacted by: Annual CPI adjustment under P.A. 101-0032 (Gov. J.B. Pritzker), set by the Illinois Department of Revenue · Illinois Department of Revenue: motor fuel tax rates

21. Jul 2025
    up Illinois gasoline tax (statutory motor fuel)Official source: 35 ILCS 505Last rate change on record: 1 Jul 2025. Illinois gasoline tax (statutory motor fuel): 47¢ to 48.3¢ a gallon. Not authorship of the law.Enacted by: Annual CPI adjustment under P.A. 101-0032 (Gov. J.B. Pritzker), set by the Illinois Department of Revenue Source: Illinois Department of Revenue: motor fuel tax ratesJ.B. Pritzker — Governor of Illinois (in office on the change date) 2019–present Rate moves while in officeGrokipediaIllinois Governor J.B. Pritzker
    Illinois gasoline tax (statutory motor fuel): 47¢ to 48.3¢ a gallon

    CPI step to statutory 48.3¢/gal gasoline (IDOR FY 2025-23). P.A. 104-0468 later froze this rate through 31 Dec 2026.

    Enacted by: Annual CPI adjustment under P.A. 101-0032 (Gov. J.B. Pritzker), set by the Illinois Department of Revenue · Illinois Department of Revenue: motor fuel tax rates

22. Jul 2025
    up Illinois liquid-nicotine taxOfficial source: 35 ILCS 143Last rate change on record: 1 Jul 2025. Illinois liquid-nicotine tax: 15% to 45%. Not authorship of the law.Enacted by: Illinois General Assembly, P.A. 104-0006, FY2026 budget (signed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker) Source: IDOR Bulletin FY 2025-31: Changes to the Tobacco Products Tax (45% of the wholesale price from 1 Jul 2025)J.B. Pritzker — Governor of Illinois (in office on the change date) 2019–present Rate moves while in officeGrokipediaIllinois Governor J.B. Pritzker
    Illinois liquid-nicotine tax: 15% to 45%

    Illinois e-cigarette tax 15% → 45% of the wholesale price (P.A. 104-0006, signed by Gov. Pritzker).

    Enacted by: Illinois General Assembly, P.A. 104-0006, FY2026 budget (signed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker) · IDOR Bulletin FY 2025-31: Changes to the Tobacco Products Tax (45% of the wholesale price from 1 Jul 2025)

23. Jul 2025
    up Illinois other-tobacco taxOfficial source: 35 ILCS 143Last rate change on record: 1 Jul 2025. Illinois other-tobacco tax: 36% to 45%. Not authorship of the law.Enacted by: Illinois General Assembly, P.A. 104-0006, FY2026 budget (signed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker) Source: IDOR Bulletin FY 2025-31: Changes to the Tobacco Products Tax (45% of the wholesale price from 1 Jul 2025)J.B. Pritzker — Governor of Illinois (in office on the change date) 2019–present Rate moves while in officeGrokipediaIllinois Governor J.B. Pritzker
    Illinois other-tobacco tax: 36% to 45%

    Illinois other-tobacco tax 36% → 45% of the wholesale price; moist snuff moves from 30¢ an ounce to 45% (P.A. 104-0006, signed by Gov. Pritzker).

    Enacted by: Illinois General Assembly, P.A. 104-0006, FY2026 budget (signed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker) · IDOR Bulletin FY 2025-31: Changes to the Tobacco Products Tax (45% of the wholesale price from 1 Jul 2025)

24. Jul 2025
    up Illinois telecommunications taxOfficial source: 35 ILCS 630Last rate change on record: 1 Jul 2025. Illinois telecommunications tax: 7% to 8.65%. Not authorship of the law.Enacted by: Illinois General Assembly, P.A. 104-0006 (HB2755, passed both houses 31 May 2025; signed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker 16 Jun 2025) Source: IDOR Bulletin FY 2025-26: Telecommunications Excise Tax 7% → 8.65% effective 1 Jul 2025 (35 ILCS 630/3 and 4)J.B. Pritzker — Governor of Illinois (in office on the change date) 2019–present Rate moves while in officeGrokipediaIllinois Governor J.B. Pritzker
    Illinois telecommunications tax: 7% to 8.65%

    Illinois telecommunications excise tax 7% → 8.65%; the 1.65 points fund the 9-8-8 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (P.A. 104-0006, signed by Gov. Pritzker 16 Jun 2025; IDOR Bulletin FY 2025-26).

    Enacted by: Illinois General Assembly, P.A. 104-0006 (HB2755, passed both houses 31 May 2025; signed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker 16 Jun 2025) · IDOR Bulletin FY 2025-26: Telecommunications Excise Tax 7% → 8.65% effective 1 Jul 2025 (35 ILCS 630/3 and 4)

25. Jan 2025
    sworn in Donald Trump — President of the United States (in office on the change date) 2025–present Rate moves while in officeGrokipediaWhite House Donald Trump
    Takes office

    Donald Trump becomes President of the United States.

26. Jan 2025
    cut Chicago rideshare congestion surchargeOfficial source: MCC 3-46Last rate change on record: 6 Jan 2025. Chicago rideshare congestion surcharge: $1.75 to $1.50 a trip. Not authorship of the ordinance.Enacted by: Chicago City Council, 2025 Revenue Ordinance SO2024-0013671, passed 16 Dec 2024 (Mayor Brandon Johnson) Source: Chicago Department of Finance: Tax Rate Changes as of January 2025 (Downtown Zone surcharge $1.50 a single ride, seven days 6am-10pm, from 6 Jan 2025)Brandon Johnson — Mayor of Chicago (in office on the change date) 2023–present Rate moves while in officeGrokipediaCity of Chicago Brandon Johnson
    Chicago rideshare congestion surcharge: $1.75 to $1.50 a trip

    Downtown Zone surcharge $1.75 on weekdays → $1.50 seven days a week, 6 a.m.–10 p.m. (2025 Revenue Ordinance SO2024-0013671, Mayor Johnson). On 6 Jan 2026 the same $1.50 moved to the new, larger Congestion Zones (2026 Revenue Ordinance); the rate did not change.

    Enacted by: Chicago City Council, 2025 Revenue Ordinance SO2024-0013671, passed 16 Dec 2024 (Mayor Brandon Johnson) · Chicago Department of Finance: Tax Rate Changes as of January 2025 (Downtown Zone surcharge $1.50 a single ride, seven days 6am-10pm, from 6 Jan 2025)

27. Jan 2025
    up Chicago checkout bag taxOfficial source: MCC 3-50Last rate change on record: 1 Jan 2025. Chicago checkout bag tax: 7¢ to 10¢ a bag. Not authorship of the ordinance.Enacted by: Chicago City Council, 2025 Revenue Ordinance SO2024-0013671, passed 16 Dec 2024 (Mayor Brandon Johnson) Source: Chicago Department of Finance: Tax Rate Changes as of January 2025 (checkout bag tax $0.10 a bag from 1 Jan 2025; $0.07 before)Brandon Johnson — Mayor of Chicago (in office on the change date) 2023–present Rate moves while in officeGrokipediaCity of Chicago Brandon Johnson
    Chicago checkout bag tax: 7¢ to 10¢ a bag

    Bag tax rises to 10¢ (2025 Revenue Ordinance; store keeps 1¢, city gets 9¢).

    Enacted by: Chicago City Council, 2025 Revenue Ordinance SO2024-0013671, passed 16 Dec 2024 (Mayor Brandon Johnson) · Chicago Department of Finance: Tax Rate Changes as of January 2025 (checkout bag tax $0.10 a bag from 1 Jan 2025; $0.07 before)

28. Jan 2025
    up Illinois energy assistance chargeOfficial source: 305 ILCS 20/13Last rate change on record: 1 Jan 2025. Illinois energy assistance charge: 48¢ to 64¢ a month per account. Not authorship of the law.Enacted by: Energy Assistance Act, 305 ILCS 20/13(b): automatic $0.16 step after 80% of the fund was used in FY2024 (Gov. J.B. Pritzker) Source: IDOR Excise Tax Rates and Fees: Energy Assistance Charge $0.64 residential, January through December 2025 (IDOR Bulletin FY 2025-13)J.B. Pritzker — Governor of Illinois (in office on the change date) 2019–present Rate moves while in officeGrokipediaIllinois Governor J.B. Pritzker
    Illinois energy assistance charge: 48¢ to 64¢ a month per account

    Energy assistance charge $0.48 → $0.64 a month on each electric and gas account (automatic step in 305 ILCS 20/13; IDOR FY 2025-13).

    Enacted by: Energy Assistance Act, 305 ILCS 20/13(b): automatic $0.16 step after 80% of the fund was used in FY2024 (Gov. J.B. Pritzker) · IDOR Excise Tax Rates and Fees: Energy Assistance Charge $0.64 residential, January through December 2025 (IDOR Bulletin FY 2025-13)

29. Jan 2025
    up Chicago personal property lease taxOfficial source: MCC 3-32Last rate change on record: 1 Jan 2025. Chicago personal property lease tax: 9% to 11%. Not authorship of the ordinance.Enacted by: Chicago City Council, 2025 Revenue Ordinance SO2024-0013671, passed 16 Dec 2024 (Mayor Brandon Johnson) Source: Chicago Department of Finance: Tax Rate Changes as of January 2025 (lease tax 11% for all leases from 1 Jan 2025; 9% before)Brandon Johnson — Mayor of Chicago (in office on the change date) 2023–present Rate moves while in officeGrokipediaCity of Chicago Brandon Johnson
    Chicago personal property lease tax: 9% to 11%

    Chicago personal property lease tax 9% → 11% for all leases, cloud computing included (2025 Revenue Ordinance SO2024-0013671, passed 16 Dec 2024, Mayor Johnson).

    Enacted by: Chicago City Council, 2025 Revenue Ordinance SO2024-0013671, passed 16 Dec 2024 (Mayor Brandon Johnson) · Chicago Department of Finance: Tax Rate Changes as of January 2025 (lease tax 11% for all leases from 1 Jan 2025; 9% before)

30. Jan 2025
    up Chicago parking taxOfficial source: MCC 4-236Last rate change on record: 1 Jan 2025. Chicago parking tax: 22% to 23.25%. Not authorship of the ordinance.Enacted by: Chicago City Council, FY2025 revenue ordinance (Mayor Brandon Johnson) Source: Chicago Department of Finance: Parking Tax (as of 1-1-2025: 23.25%; prior: 22% weekday, 20% weekend)Brandon Johnson — Mayor of Chicago (in office on the change date) 2023–present Rate moves while in officeGrokipediaCity of Chicago Brandon Johnson
    Chicago parking tax (hourly/daily, monthly): 22% to 23.25%

    Chicago parking tax 22% → 23.25% for all daily, weekly and monthly parking; weekends 20% → 23.25% (FY2025 revenue ordinance, Mayor Johnson).

    Enacted by: Chicago City Council, FY2025 revenue ordinance (Mayor Brandon Johnson) · Chicago Department of Finance: Parking Tax (as of 1-1-2025: 23.25%; prior: 22% weekday, 20% weekend)

31. Jan 2025
    up Chicago amusement tax on streamingOfficial source: MCC 4-156Last rate change on record: 1 Jan 2025. Chicago amusement tax on streaming: 9% to 10.25%. Not authorship of the ordinance.Enacted by: Chicago City Council, 2025 Revenue Ordinance SO2024-0013671, passed 16 Dec 2024 (Mayor Brandon Johnson) Source: Chicago Department of Finance: Tax Rate Changes as of January 2025 (paid TV and electronically delivered amusements 10.25% from 1 Jan 2025; 9% before)Brandon Johnson — Mayor of Chicago (in office on the change date) 2023–present Rate moves while in officeGrokipediaCity of Chicago Brandon Johnson
    Chicago amusement tax on streaming: 9% to 10.25%

    Chicago amusement tax on streaming, paid TV and online games 9% → 10.25%; other amusements stay at 9% (2025 Revenue Ordinance SO2024-0013671, passed 16 Dec 2024, Mayor Johnson).

    Enacted by: Chicago City Council, 2025 Revenue Ordinance SO2024-0013671, passed 16 Dec 2024 (Mayor Brandon Johnson) · Chicago Department of Finance: Tax Rate Changes as of January 2025 (paid TV and electronically delivered amusements 10.25% from 1 Jan 2025; 9% before)

32. Jul 2024
    up Illinois diesel taxOfficial source: 35 ILCS 505Last rate change on record: 1 Jul 2024. Illinois diesel tax: 52.9¢ to 54.5¢ a gallon. Not authorship of the law.Enacted by: Annual CPI adjustment under P.A. 101-0032 (Gov. J.B. Pritzker), set by the Illinois Department of Revenue Source: Illinois Department of Revenue: motor fuel tax ratesJ.B. Pritzker — Governor of Illinois (in office on the change date) 2019–present Rate moves while in officeGrokipediaIllinois Governor J.B. Pritzker
    Illinois diesel tax: 52.9¢ to 54.5¢ a gallon

    Annual CPI step (IDOR motor fuel rates): diesel 52.9¢ → 54.5¢/gal.

    Enacted by: Annual CPI adjustment under P.A. 101-0032 (Gov. J.B. Pritzker), set by the Illinois Department of Revenue · Illinois Department of Revenue: motor fuel tax rates

33. Jul 2024
    up Illinois gasoline tax (statutory motor fuel)Official source: 35 ILCS 505Last rate change on record: 1 Jul 2024. Illinois gasoline tax (statutory motor fuel): 45.4¢ to 47¢ a gallon. Not authorship of the law.Enacted by: Annual CPI adjustment under P.A. 101-0032 (Gov. J.B. Pritzker), set by the Illinois Department of Revenue Source: Illinois Department of Revenue: motor fuel tax ratesJ.B. Pritzker — Governor of Illinois (in office on the change date) 2019–present Rate moves while in officeGrokipediaIllinois Governor J.B. Pritzker
    Illinois gasoline tax (statutory motor fuel): 45.4¢ to 47¢ a gallon

    Annual CPI step (IDOR motor fuel rates): 45.4¢ → 47.0¢/gal (diesel 52.9¢ → 54.5¢).

    Enacted by: Annual CPI adjustment under P.A. 101-0032 (Gov. J.B. Pritzker), set by the Illinois Department of Revenue · Illinois Department of Revenue: motor fuel tax rates

34. Jul 2023
    up Illinois diesel taxOfficial source: 35 ILCS 505Last rate change on record: 1 Jul 2023. Illinois diesel tax: 49.8¢ to 52.9¢ a gallon. Not authorship of the law.Enacted by: Annual CPI adjustment under P.A. 101-0032 (Gov. J.B. Pritzker), set by the Illinois Department of Revenue Source: Illinois Department of Revenue: motor fuel tax ratesJ.B. Pritzker — Governor of Illinois (in office on the change date) 2019–present Rate moves while in officeGrokipediaIllinois Governor J.B. Pritzker
    Illinois diesel tax: 49.8¢ to 52.9¢ a gallon

    Annual CPI step (IDOR motor fuel rates): diesel 49.8¢ → 52.9¢/gal.

    Enacted by: Annual CPI adjustment under P.A. 101-0032 (Gov. J.B. Pritzker), set by the Illinois Department of Revenue · Illinois Department of Revenue: motor fuel tax rates

35. Jul 2023
    up Illinois gasoline tax (statutory motor fuel)Official source: 35 ILCS 505Last rate change on record: 1 Jul 2023. Illinois gasoline tax (statutory motor fuel): 42.3¢ to 45.4¢ a gallon. Not authorship of the law.Enacted by: Annual CPI adjustment under P.A. 101-0032 (Gov. J.B. Pritzker), set by the Illinois Department of Revenue Source: Illinois Department of Revenue: motor fuel tax ratesJ.B. Pritzker — Governor of Illinois (in office on the change date) 2019–present Rate moves while in officeGrokipediaIllinois Governor J.B. Pritzker
    Illinois gasoline tax (statutory motor fuel): 42.3¢ to 45.4¢ a gallon

    Annual CPI step (IDOR motor fuel rates): 42.3¢ → 45.4¢/gal (diesel 49.8¢ → 52.9¢).

    Enacted by: Annual CPI adjustment under P.A. 101-0032 (Gov. J.B. Pritzker), set by the Illinois Department of Revenue · Illinois Department of Revenue: motor fuel tax rates

36. Jul 2023
    up Illinois title feeOfficial source: 625 ILCS 5/3-821Last rate change on record: 1 Jul 2023. Illinois title fee: $155 to $165. Not authorship of the law.Enacted by: Illinois General Assembly, P.A. 103-0008, FY2024 budget implementation (Gov. J.B. Pritzker) Source: 625 ILCS 5/3-821: subsection (j), the $10 additional title fee of P.A. 103-8 from 1 Jul 2023 ($155 → $165)J.B. Pritzker — Governor of Illinois (in office on the change date) 2019–present Rate moves while in officeGrokipediaIllinois Governor J.B. Pritzker
    Illinois title fee: $155 to $165

    Illinois certificate of title fee $155 → $165 (P.A. 103-0008, FY2024 budget implementation, signed by Gov. Pritzker).

    Enacted by: Illinois General Assembly, P.A. 103-0008, FY2024 budget implementation (Gov. J.B. Pritzker) · 625 ILCS 5/3-821: subsection (j), the $10 additional title fee of P.A. 103-8 from 1 Jul 2023 ($155 → $165)

37. Jul 2023
    up Illinois rental housing surcharge on recorded deeds and mortgagesOfficial source: 55 ILCS 5/4-12002.3Last rate change on record: 1 Jul 2023. Illinois rental housing surcharge on recorded deeds and mortgages: $9 to $18. Not authorship of the law.Enacted by: Illinois General Assembly, P.A. 102-1135 (signed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker) Source: IDOR: Rental Housing Support Program State Surcharge ($9 → $18 per recorded document from 1 Jul 2023; 55 ILCS 5/4-12002.3(h))J.B. Pritzker — Governor of Illinois (in office on the change date) 2019–present Rate moves while in officeGrokipediaIllinois Governor J.B. Pritzker
    Illinois rental housing surcharge on recorded deeds and mortgages: $9 to $18

    State rental housing surcharge on each recorded deed or mortgage $9 → $18 (P.A. 102-1135, signed by Gov. Pritzker).

    Enacted by: Illinois General Assembly, P.A. 102-1135 (signed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker) · IDOR: Rental Housing Support Program State Surcharge ($9 → $18 per recorded document from 1 Jul 2023; 55 ILCS 5/4-12002.3(h))

38. Jul 2023
    up Chicago municipal sales taxOfficial source: 35 ILCS 120/3 / 30 ILCS 105/6z-18Official source: Illinois General AssemblyOfficial source: Illinois Department of RevenueLast rate change on record: 1 Jul 2023. Chicago municipal sales tax: Groceries only: 0% to 1%. Not authorship of the law.Enacted by: Illinois General Assembly, P.A. 102-0700 (Gov. J.B. Pritzker): the suspension ended on 30 Jun 2023 Source: IDOR Bulletin FY 2023-22: Grocery Tax Suspension Period Concludes June 30, 2023 (1% again from 1 Jul 2023)J.B. Pritzker — Governor of Illinois (in office on the change date) 2019–present Rate moves while in officeGrokipediaIllinois Governor J.B. Pritzker
    Chicago municipal sales tax: Groceries only: 0% to 1%

    Grocery tax holiday ends: the state's 1% on qualifying groceries is back (P.A. 102-0700; IDOR FY 2023-22).

    Enacted by: Illinois General Assembly, P.A. 102-0700 (Gov. J.B. Pritzker): the suspension ended on 30 Jun 2023 · IDOR Bulletin FY 2023-22: Grocery Tax Suspension Period Concludes June 30, 2023 (1% again from 1 Jul 2023)

39. May 2023
    sworn in Brandon Johnson — Mayor of Chicago (in office on the change date) 2023–present Rate moves while in officeGrokipediaCity of Chicago Brandon Johnson
    Takes office

    Brandon Johnson becomes Mayor of Chicago.

40. Jan 2023
    up Illinois diesel taxOfficial source: 35 ILCS 505Last rate change on record: 1 Jan 2023. Illinois diesel tax: 46.7¢ to 49.8¢ a gallon. Not authorship of the law.Enacted by: P.A. 102-0700 (FY2023 budget relief, signed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker) moved the Jul 2022 CPI step to 1 Jan 2023 Source: Illinois Department of Revenue: motor fuel tax ratesJ.B. Pritzker — Governor of Illinois (in office on the change date) 2019–present Rate moves while in officeGrokipediaIllinois Governor J.B. Pritzker
    Illinois diesel tax: 46.7¢ to 49.8¢ a gallon

    CPI step postponed from 1 Jul 2022 to 1 Jan 2023 (P.A. 102-0700): diesel 46.7¢ → 49.8¢/gal.

    Enacted by: P.A. 102-0700 (FY2023 budget relief, signed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker) moved the Jul 2022 CPI step to 1 Jan 2023 · Illinois Department of Revenue: motor fuel tax rates

41. Jan 2023
    up Illinois gasoline tax (statutory motor fuel)Official source: 35 ILCS 505Last rate change on record: 1 Jan 2023. Illinois gasoline tax (statutory motor fuel): 39.2¢ to 42.3¢ a gallon. Not authorship of the law.Enacted by: P.A. 102-0700 (FY2023 budget relief, signed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker) moved the Jul 2022 CPI step to 1 Jan 2023 Source: Illinois Department of Revenue: motor fuel tax ratesJ.B. Pritzker — Governor of Illinois (in office on the change date) 2019–present Rate moves while in officeGrokipediaIllinois Governor J.B. Pritzker
    Illinois gasoline tax (statutory motor fuel): 39.2¢ to 42.3¢ a gallon

    CPI step postponed from 1 Jul 2022 to 1 Jan 2023 (FY2023 budget relief, P.A. 102-0700): 39.2¢ → 42.3¢/gal (diesel 46.7¢ → 49.8¢).

    Enacted by: P.A. 102-0700 (FY2023 budget relief, signed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker) moved the Jul 2022 CPI step to 1 Jan 2023 · Illinois Department of Revenue: motor fuel tax rates

42. Jul 2022
    cut Chicago municipal sales taxOfficial source: 35 ILCS 120/3 / 30 ILCS 105/6z-18Official source: Illinois General AssemblyOfficial source: Illinois Department of RevenueLast rate change on record: 1 Jul 2022. Chicago municipal sales tax: Groceries only: 1% to 0%. Not authorship of the law.Enacted by: Illinois General Assembly, P.A. 102-0700, FY2023 budget relief (signed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker, 19 Apr 2022) Source: Public Act 102-0700: state 1% on qualifying groceries is 0% from 1 Jul 2022 through 30 Jun 2023 (IDOR Bulletin FY 2022-23)J.B. Pritzker — Governor of Illinois (in office on the change date) 2019–present Rate moves while in officeGrokipediaIllinois Governor J.B. Pritzker
    Chicago municipal sales tax: Groceries only: 1% to 0%

    Grocery tax holiday: the state's 1% on qualifying groceries drops to 0% for a year (P.A. 102-0700, FY2023 budget, signed by Gov. Pritzker). NITA's 1.25% on groceries stays.

    Enacted by: Illinois General Assembly, P.A. 102-0700, FY2023 budget relief (signed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker, 19 Apr 2022) · Public Act 102-0700: state 1% on qualifying groceries is 0% from 1 Jul 2022 through 30 Jun 2023 (IDOR Bulletin FY 2022-23)

43. Jan 2022
    up Illinois title feeOfficial source: 625 ILCS 5/3-821Last rate change on record: 1 Jan 2022. Illinois title fee: $150 to $155. Not authorship of the law.Enacted by: Illinois General Assembly, P.A. 102-0353 (Gov. J.B. Pritzker) Source: 625 ILCS 5/3-821: subsection (i), the $5 additional title fee of P.A. 102-353 ($150 → $155)J.B. Pritzker — Governor of Illinois (in office on the change date) 2019–present Rate moves while in officeGrokipediaIllinois Governor J.B. Pritzker
    Illinois title fee: $150 to $155

    Illinois certificate of title fee $150 → $155 (P.A. 102-0353, signed by Gov. Pritzker; the extra $5 goes to the Road Fund).

    Enacted by: Illinois General Assembly, P.A. 102-0353 (Gov. J.B. Pritzker) · 625 ILCS 5/3-821: subsection (i), the $5 additional title fee of P.A. 102-353 ($150 → $155)

44. Jul 2021
    up Illinois diesel taxOfficial source: 35 ILCS 505Last rate change on record: 1 Jul 2021. Illinois diesel tax: 46.2¢ to 46.7¢ a gallon. Not authorship of the law.Enacted by: Rebuild Illinois, P.A. 101-0032 (signed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker, Jun 2019): CPI step written into the statute Source: 35 ILCS 505/2 (Motor Fuel Tax Law, rate schedule)J.B. Pritzker — Governor of Illinois (in office on the change date) 2019–present Rate moves while in officeGrokipediaIllinois Governor J.B. Pritzker
    Illinois diesel tax: 46.2¢ to 46.7¢ a gallon

    Rebuild Illinois CPI step: diesel 46.2¢ → 46.7¢/gal.

    Enacted by: Rebuild Illinois, P.A. 101-0032 (signed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker, Jun 2019): CPI step written into the statute · 35 ILCS 505/2 (Motor Fuel Tax Law, rate schedule)

45. Jul 2021
    up Illinois gasoline tax (statutory motor fuel)Official source: 35 ILCS 505Last rate change on record: 1 Jul 2021. Illinois gasoline tax (statutory motor fuel): 38.7¢ to 39.2¢ a gallon. Not authorship of the law.Enacted by: Rebuild Illinois, P.A. 101-0032 (signed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker, Jun 2019): CPI step written into the statute Source: 35 ILCS 505/2 (Motor Fuel Tax Law, rate schedule)J.B. Pritzker — Governor of Illinois (in office on the change date) 2019–present Rate moves while in officeGrokipediaIllinois Governor J.B. Pritzker
    Illinois gasoline tax (statutory motor fuel): 38.7¢ to 39.2¢ a gallon

    Rebuild Illinois CPI step written into 35 ILCS 505/2: 38.7¢ → 39.2¢/gal (diesel 46.2¢ → 46.7¢).

    Enacted by: Rebuild Illinois, P.A. 101-0032 (signed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker, Jun 2019): CPI step written into the statute · 35 ILCS 505/2 (Motor Fuel Tax Law, rate schedule)

46. Jan 2021
    sworn in Joe Biden — President of the United States (in office on the change date) 2021–2025 Rate moves while in officeGrokipedia Joe Biden
    Takes office

    Joe Biden becomes President of the United States.

47. Jan 2021
    up Chicago diesel taxOfficial source: MCC 3-52Last rate change on record: 1 Jan 2021. Chicago diesel tax: 5¢ to 8¢ a gallon. Not authorship of the ordinance.Enacted by: Chicago City Council, FY2021 budget (Mayor Lori Lightfoot) Source: Chicago Department of Finance: Vehicle Fuel Tax (as of 1/1/2021: $.08 per gallon)Lori Lightfoot — Mayor of Chicago (in office on the change date) 2019–2023 Rate moves while in officeGrokipedia Lori Lightfoot
    Chicago diesel tax: 5¢ to 8¢ a gallon

    Chicago vehicle fuel tax on diesel 5¢ → 8¢ a gallon, same step as gasoline (FY2021 budget, Mayor Lightfoot).

    Enacted by: Chicago City Council, FY2021 budget (Mayor Lori Lightfoot) · Chicago Department of Finance: Vehicle Fuel Tax (as of 1/1/2021: $.08 per gallon)

48. Jan 2021
    up Chicago vehicle fuel taxOfficial source: MCC 3-52Last rate change on record: 1 Jan 2021. Chicago vehicle fuel tax: 5¢ to 8¢ a gallon. Not authorship of the ordinance.Enacted by: Chicago City Council, FY2021 budget (Mayor Lori Lightfoot) Source: Chicago Department of Finance: Vehicle Fuel Tax (as of 1/1/2021: $.08 per gallon)Lori Lightfoot — Mayor of Chicago (in office on the change date) 2019–2023 Rate moves while in officeGrokipedia Lori Lightfoot
    Chicago vehicle fuel tax: 5¢ to 8¢ a gallon

    Chicago vehicle fuel tax 5¢ → 8¢ a gallon (FY2021 budget, Mayor Lightfoot). Applies to gasoline and diesel.

    Enacted by: Chicago City Council, FY2021 budget (Mayor Lori Lightfoot) · Chicago Department of Finance: Vehicle Fuel Tax (as of 1/1/2021: $.08 per gallon)

49. Jan 2021
    up Chicago personal property lease taxOfficial source: MCC 3-32Last rate change on record: 1 Jan 2021. Chicago personal property lease tax: 7.25% to 9%. Not authorship of the ordinance.Lori Lightfoot — Mayor of Chicago (in office on the change date) 2019–2023 Rate moves while in officeGrokipedia Lori Lightfoot
    Chicago personal property lease tax: 7.25% to 9%
50. Jul 2020
    new Chicago cannabis taxOfficial source: MCC 3-47Last rate change on record: 1 Jul 2020. Chicago cannabis tax: set at 3%. Not authorship of the ordinance.Enacted by: Chicago City Council, ordinance SO2019-9400 (Mayor Lori Lightfoot) Source: Cook County Tax History (2022 edition): cannabis tax table, county and city ROTs from 1 Jul 2020Lori Lightfoot — Mayor of Chicago (in office on the change date) 2019–2023 Rate moves while in officeGrokipedia Lori Lightfoot
    Added Chicago cannabis tax: set at 3%

    Chicago 3% cannabis retailers' occupation tax starts (ordinance SO2019-9400). Six months after state adult-use sales began on 1 Jan 2020.

    Enacted by: Chicago City Council, ordinance SO2019-9400 (Mayor Lori Lightfoot) · Cook County Tax History (2022 edition): cannabis tax table, county and city ROTs from 1 Jul 2020

51. Jul 2020
    new Cook County cannabis taxOfficial source: Cook County Code ch. 74Last rate change on record: 1 Jul 2020. Cook County cannabis tax: set at 3%. Not authorship of the ordinance.Enacted by: Cook County Board, Ordinance 20-0658 (President Toni Preckwinkle) Source: Cook County Tax History (2022 edition): cannabis tax table, county and city ROTs from 1 Jul 2020Toni Preckwinkle — President of the Cook County Board (in office on the change date) 2010–present Rate moves while in officeGrokipediaCook County Board Toni Preckwinkle
    Added Cook County cannabis tax: set at 3%

    Cook County 3% cannabis retailers' occupation tax starts (Ordinance 20-0658). Six months after state adult-use sales began on 1 Jan 2020.

    Enacted by: Cook County Board, Ordinance 20-0658 (President Toni Preckwinkle) · Cook County Tax History (2022 edition): cannabis tax table, county and city ROTs from 1 Jul 2020

52. Jul 2020
    up Illinois diesel taxOfficial source: 35 ILCS 505Last rate change on record: 1 Jul 2020. Illinois diesel tax: 45.5¢ to 46.2¢ a gallon. Not authorship of the law.Enacted by: Rebuild Illinois, P.A. 101-0032 (signed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker, Jun 2019): CPI step written into the statute Source: 35 ILCS 505/2 (Motor Fuel Tax Law, rate schedule)J.B. Pritzker — Governor of Illinois (in office on the change date) 2019–present Rate moves while in officeGrokipediaIllinois Governor J.B. Pritzker
    Illinois diesel tax: 45.5¢ to 46.2¢ a gallon

    Rebuild Illinois CPI step: diesel 45.5¢ → 46.2¢/gal.

    Enacted by: Rebuild Illinois, P.A. 101-0032 (signed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker, Jun 2019): CPI step written into the statute · 35 ILCS 505/2 (Motor Fuel Tax Law, rate schedule)

53. Jul 2020
    up Illinois gasoline tax (statutory motor fuel)Official source: 35 ILCS 505Last rate change on record: 1 Jul 2020. Illinois gasoline tax (statutory motor fuel): 38¢ to 38.7¢ a gallon. Not authorship of the law.Enacted by: Rebuild Illinois, P.A. 101-0032 (signed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker, Jun 2019): CPI step written into the statute Source: 35 ILCS 505/2 (Motor Fuel Tax Law, rate schedule)J.B. Pritzker — Governor of Illinois (in office on the change date) 2019–present Rate moves while in officeGrokipediaIllinois Governor J.B. Pritzker
    Illinois gasoline tax (statutory motor fuel): 38¢ to 38.7¢ a gallon

    Rebuild Illinois CPI step written into 35 ILCS 505/2: statutory motor fuel 38¢ → 38.7¢/gal (diesel 45.5¢ → 46.2¢).

    Enacted by: Rebuild Illinois, P.A. 101-0032 (signed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker, Jun 2019): CPI step written into the statute · 35 ILCS 505/2 (Motor Fuel Tax Law, rate schedule)

54. Jan 2020
    up Chicago rideshare taxOfficial source: MCC 3-46Last rate change on record: 6 Jan 2020. Chicago rideshare tax: 60¢ to $1.13 a trip. Not authorship of the ordinance.Enacted by: Chicago City Council, 2020 Revenue Ordinance O2019-8527, passed 26 Nov 2019 (Mayor Lori Lightfoot) Source: 2020 Revenue Ordinance, Article VIII (MCC 3-46-030), effective 6 Jan 2020: $1.13 a single ride (the code set $0.60 for 2019), plus $1.75 weekdays 6am-10pm in the Downtown ZoneLori Lightfoot — Mayor of Chicago (in office on the change date) 2019–2023 Rate moves while in officeGrokipedia Lori Lightfoot
    Chicago rideshare tax: 60¢ to $1.13 a trip

    Chicago rideshare tax on a single ride rises to $1.13 (the code set $0.60 a ride for 2019); shared rides pay $0.53 (2020 Revenue Ordinance O2019-8527, passed 26 Nov 2019, Mayor Lightfoot).

    Enacted by: Chicago City Council, 2020 Revenue Ordinance O2019-8527, passed 26 Nov 2019 (Mayor Lori Lightfoot) · 2020 Revenue Ordinance, Article VIII (MCC 3-46-030), effective 6 Jan 2020: $1.13 a single ride (the code set $0.60 for 2019), plus $1.75 weekdays 6am-10pm in the Downtown Zone

55. Jan 2020
    new Chicago rideshare congestion surchargeOfficial source: MCC 3-46Last rate change on record: 6 Jan 2020. Chicago rideshare congestion surcharge: set at $1.75 a trip. Not authorship of the ordinance.Enacted by: Chicago City Council, 2020 Revenue Ordinance O2019-8527, passed 26 Nov 2019 (Mayor Lori Lightfoot) Source: 2020 Revenue Ordinance, Article VIII (MCC 3-46-030), effective 6 Jan 2020: $1.13 a single ride (the code set $0.60 for 2019), plus $1.75 weekdays 6am-10pm in the Downtown ZoneLori Lightfoot — Mayor of Chicago (in office on the change date) 2019–2023 Rate moves while in officeGrokipedia Lori Lightfoot
    Added Chicago rideshare congestion surcharge: set at $1.75 a trip

    New Downtown Zone surcharge: $1.75 more per single ride with a pickup or drop-off in the Downtown Zone, weekdays 6 a.m.–10 p.m. (2020 Revenue Ordinance O2019-8527, Mayor Lightfoot).

    Enacted by: Chicago City Council, 2020 Revenue Ordinance O2019-8527, passed 26 Nov 2019 (Mayor Lori Lightfoot) · 2020 Revenue Ordinance, Article VIII (MCC 3-46-030), effective 6 Jan 2020: $1.13 a single ride (the code set $0.60 for 2019), plus $1.75 weekdays 6am-10pm in the Downtown Zone

56. Jan 2020
    new Illinois cannabis cultivation taxOfficial source: 410 ILCS 705/60-10Last rate change on record: 1 Jan 2020. Illinois cannabis cultivation tax: set at 7%. Not authorship of the law.Enacted by: Illinois General Assembly, Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act, P.A. 101-0027 (signed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker, 25 Jun 2019) Source: 410 ILCS 705/60-10: cultivation privilege tax, 7% of gross receipts from the first sale by a cultivator, from 1 Jan 2020J.B. Pritzker — Governor of Illinois (in office on the change date) 2019–present Rate moves while in officeGrokipediaIllinois Governor J.B. Pritzker
    Added Illinois cannabis cultivation tax: set at 7%

    New 7% tax on growers' sales to dispensaries, built into the shelf price (P.A. 101-0027, signed by Gov. Pritzker).

    Enacted by: Illinois General Assembly, Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act, P.A. 101-0027 (signed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker, 25 Jun 2019) · 410 ILCS 705/60-10: cultivation privilege tax, 7% of gross receipts from the first sale by a cultivator, from 1 Jan 2020

57. Jan 2020
    new Illinois recreational cannabis taxOfficial source: 410 ILCS 705Last rate change on record: 1 Jan 2020. Illinois recreational cannabis tax: set at 10%, 20% or 25% by product. Not authorship of the law.Enacted by: Illinois General Assembly, Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act, P.A. 101-0027 (signed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker, 25 Jun 2019) Source: 410 ILCS 705/65-10: purchaser excise 10% (35% THC or less), 25% (over 35% THC), 20% (infused products), from 1 Jan 2020J.B. Pritzker — Governor of Illinois (in office on the change date) 2019–present Rate moves while in officeGrokipediaIllinois Governor J.B. Pritzker
    Added Illinois recreational cannabis tax: set at 10%, 20% or 25% by product

    Adult-use cannabis sales start. State tax 10% on flower (35% THC or less), 25% above 35% THC, 20% on edibles (Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act, P.A. 101-0027, signed by Gov. Pritzker).

    Enacted by: Illinois General Assembly, Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act, P.A. 101-0027 (signed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker, 25 Jun 2019) · 410 ILCS 705/65-10: purchaser excise 10% (35% THC or less), 25% (over 35% THC), 20% (infused products), from 1 Jan 2020

58. Jan 2020
    up Illinois EV registrationOfficial source: 625 ILCS 5/3-805.5Last rate change on record: 1 Jan 2020. Illinois EV registration: $17.50 to $251. Not authorship of the law.Enacted by: Illinois General Assembly, Rebuild Illinois, P.A. 101-0032 (SB1939, passed 2 Jun 2019; signed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker 28 Jun 2019) Source: Public Act 101-0032 (625 ILCS 5/3-806: passenger $101 → $151 with surcharges; 3-805: electric vehicles pay that fee plus $100 a year from 1 Jan 2020). Secretary of State fee table: both from 1 Jan 2020J.B. Pritzker — Governor of Illinois (in office on the change date) 2019–present Rate moves while in officeGrokipediaIllinois Governor J.B. Pritzker
    Illinois EV registration: $17.50 to $251

    Illinois EV registration $35 for two years ($17.50 a year) → $251 a year: the $151 passenger fee plus $100 in lieu of motor fuel tax (Rebuild Illinois, P.A. 101-0032, signed by Gov. Pritzker).

    Enacted by: Illinois General Assembly, Rebuild Illinois, P.A. 101-0032 (SB1939, passed 2 Jun 2019; signed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker 28 Jun 2019) · Public Act 101-0032 (625 ILCS 5/3-806: passenger $101 → $151 with surcharges; 3-805: electric vehicles pay that fee plus $100 a year from 1 Jan 2020). Secretary of State fee table: both from 1 Jan 2020

59. Jan 2020
    up Illinois vehicle registrationOfficial source: 625 ILCS 5/3-806Last rate change on record: 1 Jan 2020. Illinois vehicle registration: $101 to $151. Not authorship of the law.Enacted by: Illinois General Assembly, Rebuild Illinois, P.A. 101-0032 (SB1939, passed 2 Jun 2019; signed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker 28 Jun 2019) Source: Public Act 101-0032 (625 ILCS 5/3-806: passenger $101 → $151 with surcharges; 3-805: electric vehicles pay that fee plus $100 a year from 1 Jan 2020). Secretary of State fee table: both from 1 Jan 2020J.B. Pritzker — Governor of Illinois (in office on the change date) 2019–present Rate moves while in officeGrokipediaIllinois Governor J.B. Pritzker
    Illinois vehicle registration: $101 to $151

    Illinois passenger vehicle registration $101 → $151 a year (Rebuild Illinois, P.A. 101-0032, signed by Gov. Pritzker 28 Jun 2019; Secretary of State fee table).

    Enacted by: Illinois General Assembly, Rebuild Illinois, P.A. 101-0032 (SB1939, passed 2 Jun 2019; signed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker 28 Jun 2019) · Public Act 101-0032 (625 ILCS 5/3-806: passenger $101 → $151 with surcharges; 3-805: electric vehicles pay that fee plus $100 a year from 1 Jan 2020). Secretary of State fee table: both from 1 Jan 2020

60. Jan 2020
    up Chicago personal property lease taxOfficial source: MCC 3-32Last rate change on record: 1 Jan 2020. Chicago personal property lease tax: 5.25% to 7.25%. Not authorship of the ordinance.Enacted by: Chicago City Council, FY2020 revenue ordinance (Mayor Lori Lightfoot) Source: Chicago Department of Finance: Personal Property Lease Transaction Tax (as of 1-1-2020: 7.25% for nonpossessory computer leases)Lori Lightfoot — Mayor of Chicago (in office on the change date) 2019–2023 Rate moves while in officeGrokipedia Lori Lightfoot
    Chicago personal property lease tax: 5.25% to 7.25%

    Cloud / nonpossessory computer lease rate 5.25% → 7.25% (FY2020 revenue ordinance, Mayor Lightfoot). Other leases stayed at 9%.

    Enacted by: Chicago City Council, FY2020 revenue ordinance (Mayor Lori Lightfoot) · Chicago Department of Finance: Personal Property Lease Transaction Tax (as of 1-1-2020: 7.25% for nonpossessory computer leases)

61. Jan 2020
    new Illinois parking taxOfficial source: 35 ILCS 525Last rate change on record: 1 Jan 2020. Illinois parking tax: set at 6% or 9% by length of stay. Not authorship of the law.Enacted by: Illinois General Assembly, Rebuild Illinois revenue act P.A. 101-0031 (signed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker, Jun 2019) Source: Illinois Department of Revenue: Parking Excise Tax (effective 1 Jan 2020; 6% / 9%)J.B. Pritzker — Governor of Illinois (in office on the change date) 2019–present Rate moves while in officeGrokipediaIllinois Governor J.B. Pritzker
    Added Illinois parking tax: set at 6% or 9% by length of stay

    New Illinois Parking Excise Tax (Rebuild Illinois, P.A. 101-0031): 6% of the price for hourly, daily or weekly parking and 9% for monthly or annual parking.

    Enacted by: Illinois General Assembly, Rebuild Illinois revenue act P.A. 101-0031 (signed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker, Jun 2019) · Illinois Department of Revenue: Parking Excise Tax (effective 1 Jan 2020; 6% / 9%)

62. Jan 2020
    up Chicago restaurant taxOfficial source: MCC 3-30Last rate change on record: 1 Jan 2020. Chicago restaurant tax: 0.25% to 0.5%. Not authorship of the ordinance.Enacted by: Chicago City Council, FY2020 revenue ordinance (Mayor Lori Lightfoot's 2020 budget) Source: Chicago Department of Finance: Restaurant Tax (7525)Lori Lightfoot — Mayor of Chicago (in office on the change date) 2019–2023 Rate moves while in officeGrokipedia Lori Lightfoot
    Chicago restaurant tax: 0.25% to 0.5%

    Chicago restaurant tax doubles from 0.25% to 0.5% of food and drink sold by places for eating (FY2020 revenue ordinance, Mayor Lightfoot's 2020 budget).

    Enacted by: Chicago City Council, FY2020 revenue ordinance (Mayor Lori Lightfoot's 2020 budget) · Chicago Department of Finance: Restaurant Tax (7525)

63. Jan 2020
    up Chicago water-sewer taxOfficial source: MCC 3-80Last rate change on record: 1 Jan 2020. Chicago water-sewer tax: $2.01 to $2.51 per 1,000 gallons. Not authorship of the ordinance.Enacted by: Chicago City Council, water-sewer tax ordinance of 14 Sep 2016 (Mayor Rahm Emanuel); phase-in schedule written into the ordinance Source: Chicago Department of Finance: Water-Sewer Tax FAQ (phase-in table 2017–2020)Lori Lightfoot — Mayor of Chicago (in office on the change date) 2019–2023 Rate moves while in officeGrokipedia Lori Lightfoot
    Chicago water-sewer tax: $2.01 to $2.51 per 1,000 gallons

    Final phase-in year written into the 2016 ordinance (passed under Mayor Emanuel; took effect under Mayor Lightfoot): $2.01 → $2.51 per 1,000 gal. Unchanged since.

    Enacted by: Chicago City Council, water-sewer tax ordinance of 14 Sep 2016 (Mayor Rahm Emanuel); phase-in schedule written into the ordinance · Chicago Department of Finance: Water-Sewer Tax FAQ (phase-in table 2017–2020)

64. Jul 2019
    up Illinois cigarette exciseOfficial source: 35 ILCS 130Last rate change on record: 1 Jul 2019. Illinois cigarette excise: $1.98 to $2.98 a pack. Not authorship of the law.Enacted by: Illinois General Assembly, P.A. 101-0031 (Gov. J.B. Pritzker) Source: Public Act 101-0031 (Cigarette Tax Act: 149 mills per cigarette from 1 Jul 2019)J.B. Pritzker — Governor of Illinois (in office on the change date) 2019–present Rate moves while in officeGrokipediaIllinois Governor J.B. Pritzker
    Illinois cigarette excise: $1.98 to $2.98 a pack

    Illinois cigarette tax $1.98 → $2.98 a pack (P.A. 101-0031, signed by Gov. Pritzker).

    Enacted by: Illinois General Assembly, P.A. 101-0031 (Gov. J.B. Pritzker) · Public Act 101-0031 (Cigarette Tax Act: 149 mills per cigarette from 1 Jul 2019)

65. Jul 2019
    up Illinois diesel taxOfficial source: 35 ILCS 505Last rate change on record: 1 Jul 2019. Illinois diesel tax: 21.5¢ to 45.5¢ a gallon. Not authorship of the law.Enacted by: Illinois General Assembly, Rebuild Illinois (P.A. 101-0032, signed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker, Jun 2019) Source: Public Act 101-0032 (amends 35 ILCS 505/2)J.B. Pritzker — Governor of Illinois (in office on the change date) 2019–present Rate moves while in officeGrokipediaIllinois Governor J.B. Pritzker
    Illinois diesel tax: 21.5¢ to 45.5¢ a gallon

    Rebuild Illinois: statutory diesel 21.5¢ → 45.5¢/gal (gasoline rate plus 7.5¢, 35 ILCS 505/2).

    Enacted by: Illinois General Assembly, Rebuild Illinois (P.A. 101-0032, signed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker, Jun 2019) · Public Act 101-0032 (amends 35 ILCS 505/2)

66. Jul 2019
    up Illinois gasoline tax (statutory motor fuel)Official source: 35 ILCS 505Last rate change on record: 1 Jul 2019. Illinois gasoline tax (statutory motor fuel): 19¢ to 38¢ a gallon. Not authorship of the law.Enacted by: Illinois General Assembly, Rebuild Illinois (P.A. 101-0032, signed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker, Jun 2019) Source: Public Act 101-0032 (amends 35 ILCS 505/2)J.B. Pritzker — Governor of Illinois (in office on the change date) 2019–present Rate moves while in officeGrokipediaIllinois Governor J.B. Pritzker
    Illinois gasoline tax (statutory motor fuel): 19¢ to 38¢ a gallon

    Rebuild Illinois: statutory motor fuel 19¢ → 38¢/gal (35 ILCS 505/2). Not a 2026 hike.

    Enacted by: Illinois General Assembly, Rebuild Illinois (P.A. 101-0032, signed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker, Jun 2019) · Public Act 101-0032 (amends 35 ILCS 505/2)

67. Jul 2019
    up Illinois title feeOfficial source: 625 ILCS 5/3-821Last rate change on record: 1 Jul 2019. Illinois title fee: $95 to $150. Not authorship of the law.Enacted by: Illinois General Assembly, Rebuild Illinois, P.A. 101-0032 (Gov. J.B. Pritzker) Source: 625 ILCS 5/3-821: certificate of title fee; subsection (i) names the additional fees of P.A. 101-32 ($95 → $150)J.B. Pritzker — Governor of Illinois (in office on the change date) 2019–present Rate moves while in officeGrokipediaIllinois Governor J.B. Pritzker
    Illinois title fee: $95 to $150

    Illinois certificate of title fee $95 → $150 (Rebuild Illinois, P.A. 101-0032, signed by Gov. Pritzker).

    Enacted by: Illinois General Assembly, Rebuild Illinois, P.A. 101-0032 (Gov. J.B. Pritzker) · 625 ILCS 5/3-821: certificate of title fee; subsection (i) names the additional fees of P.A. 101-32 ($95 → $150)

68. Jul 2019
    new Illinois liquid-nicotine taxOfficial source: 35 ILCS 143Last rate change on record: 1 Jul 2019. Illinois liquid-nicotine tax: set at 15%. Not authorship of the law.Enacted by: Illinois General Assembly, P.A. 101-0031 (signed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker, Jun 2019) Source: IDOR Excise Tax Rates and Fees: electronic cigarettes 15% of the wholesale price, 1 Jul 2019 through 30 Jun 2025J.B. Pritzker — Governor of Illinois (in office on the change date) 2019–present Rate moves while in officeGrokipediaIllinois Governor J.B. Pritzker
    Added Illinois liquid-nicotine tax: set at 15%

    New Illinois tax on e-cigarettes: 15% of the wholesale price (P.A. 101-0031, signed by Gov. Pritzker).

    Enacted by: Illinois General Assembly, P.A. 101-0031 (signed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker, Jun 2019) · IDOR Excise Tax Rates and Fees: electronic cigarettes 15% of the wholesale price, 1 Jul 2019 through 30 Jun 2025

69. May 2019
    sworn in Lori Lightfoot — Mayor of Chicago (in office on the change date) 2019–2023 Rate moves while in officeGrokipedia Lori Lightfoot
    Takes office

    Lori Lightfoot becomes Mayor of Chicago.

70. Jan 2019
    sworn in J.B. Pritzker — Governor of Illinois (in office on the change date) 2019–present Rate moves while in officeGrokipediaIllinois Governor J.B. Pritzker
    Takes office

    J.B. Pritzker becomes Governor of Illinois.

71. Jan 2019
    up Chicago water-sewer taxOfficial source: MCC 3-80Last rate change on record: 1 Jan 2019. Chicago water-sewer tax: $1.28 to $2.01 per 1,000 gallons. Not authorship of the ordinance.Enacted by: Chicago City Council, water-sewer tax ordinance of 14 Sep 2016 (Mayor Rahm Emanuel); phase-in schedule written into the ordinance Source: Chicago Department of Finance: Water-Sewer Tax FAQ (phase-in table 2017–2020)Rahm Emanuel — Mayor of Chicago (in office on the change date) 2011–2019 Rate moves while in officeGrokipedia Rahm Emanuel
    Chicago water-sewer tax: $1.28 to $2.01 per 1,000 gallons

    Third phase-in year written into the 2016 ordinance: $1.28 → $2.01 per 1,000 gal.

    Enacted by: Chicago City Council, water-sewer tax ordinance of 14 Sep 2016 (Mayor Rahm Emanuel); phase-in schedule written into the ordinance · Chicago Department of Finance: Water-Sewer Tax FAQ (phase-in table 2017–2020)

72. Dec 2018
    new Chicago home-sharing surchargeOfficial source: MCC 3-24Last rate change on record: 1 Dec 2018. Chicago home-sharing surcharge: set at 6%. Not authorship of the ordinance.Rahm Emanuel — Mayor of Chicago (in office on the change date) 2011–2019 Rate moves while in officeGrokipedia Rahm Emanuel
    Added Chicago home-sharing surcharge: set at 6%
73. Jan 2018
    up Chicago 911 surchargeOfficial source: MCC 3-64Last rate change on record: 1 Jan 2018. Chicago 911 surcharge: $3.90 to $5 a month per line. Not authorship of the ordinance.Rahm Emanuel — Mayor of Chicago (in office on the change date) 2011–2019 Rate moves while in officeGrokipedia Rahm Emanuel
    Chicago 911 surcharge: $3.90 to $5 a month per line

    Still $5 per network connection in 2026.

74. Jan 2018
    cut Federal income-tax bracketsOfficial source: IRC §1Last rate change on record: 1 Jan 2018. Federal income-tax brackets: 15/25/28/33/39.6% to 12/22/24/32/37%. Not authorship of the law.Donald Trump — President of the United States (in office on the change date) 2017–2021 Rate moves while in officeGrokipediaWhite House Donald Trump
    Federal income-tax brackets: 15/25/28/33/39.6% to 12/22/24/32/37%

    TCJA: 15/25/28/33/39.6% ordinary rates became 12/22/24/32/37%. Top rate 39.6% → 37%.

75. Jan 2018
    up Federal standard deductionOfficial source: IRC §63Last rate change on record: 1 Jan 2018. Federal standard deduction: $5,800 to $12,000 (single), $8,500 to $18,000 (head of household), $11,600 to $24,000 (joint). Not authorship of the law.Donald Trump — President of the United States (in office on the change date) 2017–2021 Rate moves while in officeGrokipediaWhite House Donald Trump
    TCJA (Trump tax cuts): standard deduction $5,800 to $12,000 (single), $8,500 to $18,000 (head of household), $11,600 to $24,000 (joint)

    Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Standard deduction roughly doubles; personal exemptions go to zero. This app keeps 2026 brackets; the dated deduction is what moves federal tax vs 2011.

76. Jan 2018
    up Chicago water-sewer taxOfficial source: MCC 3-80Last rate change on record: 1 Jan 2018. Chicago water-sewer tax: 59¢ to $1.28 per 1,000 gallons. Not authorship of the ordinance.Enacted by: Chicago City Council, water-sewer tax ordinance of 14 Sep 2016 (Mayor Rahm Emanuel); phase-in schedule written into the ordinance Source: Chicago Department of Finance: Water-Sewer Tax FAQ (phase-in table 2017–2020)Rahm Emanuel — Mayor of Chicago (in office on the change date) 2011–2019 Rate moves while in officeGrokipedia Rahm Emanuel
    Chicago water-sewer tax: 59¢ to $1.28 per 1,000 gallons

    Second phase-in year written into the 2016 ordinance: $0.59 → $1.28 per 1,000 gal.

    Enacted by: Chicago City Council, water-sewer tax ordinance of 14 Sep 2016 (Mayor Rahm Emanuel); phase-in schedule written into the ordinance · Chicago Department of Finance: Water-Sewer Tax FAQ (phase-in table 2017–2020)

77. Dec 2017
    repealed Cook County sweetened beverage tax (per ounce)Official source: Cook County Code ch. 74 (repealed)Last rate change on record: 1 Dec 2017. Cook County sweetened beverage tax (per ounce): repealed (was 1¢ an ounce). Not authorship of the ordinance.Enacted by: Cook County Board repeal vote, 10 Oct 2017 Source: Cook County: sweetened beverage tax close-out (repeal effective 1 Dec 2017)Toni Preckwinkle — President of the Cook County Board (in office on the change date) 2010–present Rate moves while in officeGrokipediaCook County Board Toni Preckwinkle
    Cook County sweetened beverage tax (per ounce): repealed (was 1¢ an ounce)

    Repeal takes effect (County Board vote 10 Oct 2017). Chicago's separate 3% soft-drink tax remains.

    Enacted by: Cook County Board repeal vote, 10 Oct 2017 · Cook County: sweetened beverage tax close-out (repeal effective 1 Dec 2017)

78. Aug 2017
    new Cook County sweetened beverage tax (per ounce)Official source: Cook County Code ch. 74 (repealed)Last rate change on record: 2 Aug 2017. Cook County sweetened beverage tax (per ounce): set at 1¢ an ounce. Not authorship of the ordinance.Enacted by: Cook County Board (President Toni Preckwinkle) Source: Cook County: sweetened beverage retail floor tax return (inventory as of 1 Aug 2017, $0.01 per ounce)Toni Preckwinkle — President of the Cook County Board (in office on the change date) 2010–present Rate moves while in officeGrokipediaCook County Board Toni Preckwinkle
    Added Cook County sweetened beverage tax (per ounce): set at 1¢ an ounce

    Cook County sweetened beverage tax: $0.01 per ounce. A county tax, not a Chicago one.

    Enacted by: Cook County Board (President Toni Preckwinkle) · Cook County: sweetened beverage retail floor tax return (inventory as of 1 Aug 2017, $0.01 per ounce)

79. Jul 2017
    up Illinois income taxOfficial source: 35 ILCS 5Last rate change on record: 1 Jul 2017. Illinois income tax: 3.75% to 4.95%. Not authorship of the law.Bruce Rauner — Governor of Illinois (in office on the change date) 2015–2019 Rate moves while in officeGrokipedia Bruce Rauner
    Illinois income tax: 3.75% to 4.95%

    Legislature raised the rate 3.75% → 4.95%. Governor Rauner vetoed; General Assembly overrode. Still 4.95% in 2026.

80. Mar 2017
    new Chicago water-sewer taxOfficial source: MCC 3-80Last rate change on record: 1 Mar 2017. Chicago water-sewer tax: set at 59¢ per 1,000 gallons. Not authorship of the ordinance.Enacted by: Chicago City Council, water-sewer tax ordinance of 14 Sep 2016 (Mayor Rahm Emanuel); phase-in schedule written into the ordinance Source: Chicago Department of Finance: Water-Sewer Tax FAQ (phase-in table 2017–2020)Rahm Emanuel — Mayor of Chicago (in office on the change date) 2011–2019 Rate moves while in officeGrokipedia Rahm Emanuel
    Added Chicago water-sewer tax: set at 59¢ per 1,000 gallons

    New Chicago water-sewer tax (City Council ordinance of 14 Sep 2016, Mayor Emanuel's water-sewer pension fund plan). First phase-in year: $0.59 per 1,000 gal, on bills from March 2017.

    Enacted by: Chicago City Council, water-sewer tax ordinance of 14 Sep 2016 (Mayor Rahm Emanuel); phase-in schedule written into the ordinance · Chicago Department of Finance: Water-Sewer Tax FAQ (phase-in table 2017–2020)

81. Feb 2017
    new Chicago checkout bag taxOfficial source: MCC 3-50Last rate change on record: 1 Feb 2017. Chicago checkout bag tax: set at 7¢ a bag. Not authorship of the ordinance.Rahm Emanuel — Mayor of Chicago (in office on the change date) 2011–2019 Rate moves while in officeGrokipedia Rahm Emanuel
    Added Chicago checkout bag tax: set at 7¢ a bag

    Checkout bag tax starts at 7¢ a bag (store keeps 2¢, city gets 5¢).

82. Jan 2017
    sworn in Donald Trump — President of the United States (in office on the change date) 2017–2021 Rate moves while in officeGrokipediaWhite House Donald Trump
    Takes office

    Donald Trump becomes President of the United States.

83. May 2016
    new Cook County hotel taxOfficial source: Cook County Code ch. 74, art. XXILast rate change on record: 1 May 2016. Cook County hotel tax: set at 1%. Not authorship of the ordinance.Enacted by: Cook County Board, FY2016 budget (President Toni Preckwinkle) Source: Cook County Department of Revenue: Home Rule Tax Changes for 2016 (new 1% hotel accommodations tax collected from 1 May 2016)Toni Preckwinkle — President of the Cook County Board (in office on the change date) 2010–present Rate moves while in officeGrokipediaCook County Board Toni Preckwinkle
    Added Cook County hotel tax: set at 1%

    New Cook County hotel accommodations tax: 1% of the room charge, collected from 1 May 2016 (FY2016 budget, President Preckwinkle).

    Enacted by: Cook County Board, FY2016 budget (President Toni Preckwinkle) · Cook County Department of Revenue: Home Rule Tax Changes for 2016 (new 1% hotel accommodations tax collected from 1 May 2016)

84. Jan 2016
    new City garbage feeOfficial source: MCC 7-28-235Official source: City of ChicagoLast rate change on record: 1 Jan 2016. City garbage fee: set at $4.75 or $9.50 a month per home. Not authorship of the ordinance.Enacted by: Chicago City Council, FY2016 revenue ordinance of 28 Oct 2015 (Mayor Rahm Emanuel) Source: Municipal Code of Chicago 7-28-235 (added 28 Oct 2015): $9.50 a month per home, half for eligible seniorsRahm Emanuel — Mayor of Chicago (in office on the change date) 2011–2019 Rate moves while in officeGrokipedia Rahm Emanuel
    Added City garbage fee: set at $4.75 or $9.50 a month per home

    New City garbage fee, passed with the FY2016 budget (City Council, 28 Oct 2015, Mayor Emanuel): $9.50 a month per home in buildings of 1 to 4 units, billed with water; $4.75 for seniors. Unchanged since.

    Enacted by: Chicago City Council, FY2016 revenue ordinance of 28 Oct 2015 (Mayor Rahm Emanuel) · Municipal Code of Chicago 7-28-235 (added 28 Oct 2015): $9.50 a month per home, half for eligible seniors

85. Jan 2016
    cut Chicago personal property lease taxOfficial source: MCC 3-32Last rate change on record: 1 Jan 2016. Chicago personal property lease tax: 9% to 5.25%. Not authorship of the ordinance.Enacted by: Chicago City Council, FY2016 revenue ordinance of 28 Oct 2015 (Mayor Rahm Emanuel) Source: Chicago Department of Finance: November 2015 lease tax bulletin (nonpossessory computer leases, 5.25% instead of the full 9%, from 1 Jan 2016)Rahm Emanuel — Mayor of Chicago (in office on the change date) 2011–2019 Rate moves while in officeGrokipedia Rahm Emanuel
    Chicago personal property lease tax: 9% to 5.25%

    Lower 5.25% rate for nonpossessory computer leases (cloud, SaaS, PaaS, IaaS) instead of the full 9% (FY2016 revenue ordinance; Department of Finance bulletin, Nov 2015).

    Enacted by: Chicago City Council, FY2016 revenue ordinance of 28 Oct 2015 (Mayor Rahm Emanuel) · Chicago Department of Finance: November 2015 lease tax bulletin (nonpossessory computer leases, 5.25% instead of the full 9%, from 1 Jan 2016)

86. Jan 2016
    up Cook County sales taxOfficial source: Cook County Code ch. 74Last rate change on record: 1 Jan 2016. Cook County sales tax: 0.75% to 1.75%. Not authorship of the ordinance.Enacted by: Cook County Board (President Toni Preckwinkle) Source: Cook County Tax History: retailers' occupation tax ratesToni Preckwinkle — President of the Cook County Board (in office on the change date) 2010–present Rate moves while in officeGrokipediaCook County Board Toni Preckwinkle
    Cook County sales tax (packaged liquor, general merchandise, restaurants, soft drinks): 0.75% to 1.75%

    Cook County home-rule sales tax 0.75% → 1.75%. Chicago general merchandise 9.25% → 10.25%. Not on qualifying groceries or drugs.

    Enacted by: Cook County Board (President Toni Preckwinkle) · Cook County Tax History: retailers' occupation tax rates

87. Oct 2015
    new Chicago rideshare taxOfficial source: MCC 3-46Last rate change on record: 28 Oct 2015. Chicago rideshare tax: set at 72¢ a trip. Not authorship of the ordinance.Rahm Emanuel — Mayor of Chicago (in office on the change date) 2011–2019 Rate moves while in officeGrokipedia Rahm Emanuel
    Added Chicago rideshare tax: set at 72¢ a trip
88. Oct 2015
    new Chicago airport / Navy Pier / McCormick rideshare surchargeOfficial source: MCC 3-46Last rate change on record: 28 Oct 2015. Chicago airport / Navy Pier / McCormick rideshare surcharge: set at $5 a trip. Not authorship of the ordinance.Rahm Emanuel — Mayor of Chicago (in office on the change date) 2011–2019 Rate moves while in officeGrokipedia Rahm Emanuel
    Added Chicago airport / Navy Pier / McCormick rideshare surcharge: set at $5 a trip

    $5 per trip. Those sites are outside the $1.50 congestion surcharge.

89. Sep 2015
    new Chicago amusement tax on streamingOfficial source: MCC 4-156Last rate change on record: 1 Sep 2015. Chicago amusement tax on streaming: set at 9%. Not authorship of the ordinance.Rahm Emanuel — Mayor of Chicago (in office on the change date) 2011–2019 Rate moves while in officeGrokipedia Rahm Emanuel
    Added Chicago amusement tax on streaming: set at 9%

    Amusement Tax Ruling #5: electronically delivered movies, music, and games billed in Chicago.

90. Jan 2015
    sworn in Bruce Rauner — Governor of Illinois (in office on the change date) 2015–2019 Rate moves while in officeGrokipedia Bruce Rauner
    Takes office

    Bruce Rauner becomes Governor of Illinois.

91. Jan 2015
    cut Illinois income taxOfficial source: 35 ILCS 5Last rate change on record: 1 Jan 2015. Illinois income tax: 5% to 3.75%. Not authorship of the law.Pat Quinn — Governor of Illinois (in office on the change date) 2009–2015 Rate moves while in officeGrokipedia Pat Quinn
    Illinois income tax: 5% to 3.75%
92. Jan 2015
    up Chicago personal property lease taxOfficial source: MCC 3-32Last rate change on record: 1 Jan 2015. Chicago personal property lease tax: 8% to 9%. Not authorship of the ordinance.Enacted by: Chicago City Council, FY2015 revenue ordinance of 19 Nov 2014 (Mayor Rahm Emanuel) Source: City of Chicago 2015 Budget Overview: personal property lease tax increase (8% in the 2013 Annual Financial Analysis; 9% full rate in the Nov 2015 bulletin)Rahm Emanuel — Mayor of Chicago (in office on the change date) 2011–2019 Rate moves while in officeGrokipedia Rahm Emanuel
    Chicago personal property lease tax: 8% to 9%

    Chicago personal property lease tax 8% → 9% (FY2015 revenue ordinance, Mayor Emanuel). The tax has applied to remote use of computers since at least 1985.

    Enacted by: Chicago City Council, FY2015 revenue ordinance of 19 Nov 2014 (Mayor Rahm Emanuel) · City of Chicago 2015 Budget Overview: personal property lease tax increase (8% in the 2013 Annual Financial Analysis; 9% full rate in the Nov 2015 bulletin)

93. Jan 2015
    up Chicago parking taxOfficial source: MCC 4-236Last rate change on record: 1 Jan 2015. Chicago parking tax: 20% to 22%. Not authorship of the ordinance.Enacted by: Chicago City Council, FY2015 budget (Mayor Rahm Emanuel) Source: Cook County Tax History (2022 edition): City of Chicago parking tax table (weekday daily, weekly and monthly 22% from 1 Jan 2015)Rahm Emanuel — Mayor of Chicago (in office on the change date) 2011–2019 Rate moves while in officeGrokipedia Rahm Emanuel
    Chicago parking tax (hourly/daily, monthly): 20% to 22%

    Chicago parking tax 20% → 22% for weekday daily, weekly and monthly parking; weekends 18% → 20% (FY2015 budget).

    Enacted by: Chicago City Council, FY2015 budget (Mayor Rahm Emanuel) · Cook County Tax History (2022 edition): City of Chicago parking tax table (weekday daily, weekly and monthly 22% from 1 Jan 2015)

94. Sep 2014
    up Chicago 911 surchargeOfficial source: MCC 3-64Last rate change on record: 1 Sep 2014. Chicago 911 surcharge: $2.50 to $3.90 a month per line. Not authorship of the ordinance.Enacted by: Chicago City Council, June 2014 ordinance under State reauthorization (Mayor Rahm Emanuel) Source: Mayor's Press Office: ordinance raises the 911 surcharge by $1.40 to $3.90 per line, effective 1 Sep 2014Rahm Emanuel — Mayor of Chicago (in office on the change date) 2011–2019 Rate moves while in officeGrokipedia Rahm Emanuel
    Chicago 911 surcharge: $2.50 to $3.90 a month per line

    Chicago 911 surcharge $2.50 → $3.90 a month per landline or wireless line (ordinance of June 2014 under the State's reauthorization; Mayor Emanuel). Prepaid wireless went to 9% on 1 Oct 2014.

    Enacted by: Chicago City Council, June 2014 ordinance under State reauthorization (Mayor Rahm Emanuel) · Mayor's Press Office: ordinance raises the 911 surcharge by $1.40 to $3.90 per line, effective 1 Sep 2014

95. Jan 2014
    up Chicago cigarette taxOfficial source: MCC 3-42Last rate change on record: 10 Jan 2014. Chicago cigarette tax: 68¢ to $1.18 a pack. Not authorship of the ordinance.Enacted by: Chicago City Council, FY2014 budget (Mayor Rahm Emanuel) Source: Chicago Department of Finance: Cigarette Tax (as of 1-10-2014: $1.18 a pack; before: $0.68)Rahm Emanuel — Mayor of Chicago (in office on the change date) 2011–2019 Rate moves while in officeGrokipedia Rahm Emanuel
    Chicago cigarette tax: 68¢ to $1.18 a pack

    Chicago cigarette tax $0.68 → $1.18 a pack (3.4¢ → 5.9¢ a cigarette), passed by the City Council with the FY2014 budget (Mayor Emanuel).

    Enacted by: Chicago City Council, FY2014 budget (Mayor Rahm Emanuel) · Chicago Department of Finance: Cigarette Tax (as of 1-10-2014: $1.18 a pack; before: $0.68)

96. Sep 2013
    up Cook County parking taxOfficial source: Cook County Code ch. 74Last rate change on record: 1 Sep 2013. Cook County parking tax: $1 a stay to 6% (hourly/daily), $20 a stay to 9% (monthly). Not authorship of the ordinance.Enacted by: Cook County Board (President Toni Preckwinkle) Source: Cook County Tax History (2022 edition): parking lot and garage operations tax (flat fees to 6% daily / 9% weekly and monthly from 1 Sep 2013)Toni Preckwinkle — President of the Cook County Board (in office on the change date) 2010–present Rate moves while in officeGrokipediaCook County Board Toni Preckwinkle
    Cook County parking tax: Hourly/daily only: $1 a stay to 6%

    Cook County flat parking fees ($1 a day of $12 or more; $20 a month of $240 or more) replaced by 6% of daily and 9% of weekly and monthly charges (Cook County Tax History).

    Enacted by: Cook County Board (President Toni Preckwinkle) · Cook County Tax History (2022 edition): parking lot and garage operations tax (flat fees to 6% daily / 9% weekly and monthly from 1 Sep 2013)

97. Sep 2013
    up Cook County parking taxOfficial source: Cook County Code ch. 74Last rate change on record: 1 Sep 2013. Cook County parking tax: $1 a stay to 6% (hourly/daily), $20 a stay to 9% (monthly). Not authorship of the ordinance.Enacted by: Cook County Board (President Toni Preckwinkle) Source: Cook County Tax History (2022 edition): parking lot and garage operations tax (flat fees to 6% daily / 9% weekly and monthly from 1 Sep 2013)Toni Preckwinkle — President of the Cook County Board (in office on the change date) 2010–present Rate moves while in officeGrokipediaCook County Board Toni Preckwinkle
    Cook County parking tax: Monthly only: $20 a stay to 9%
98. Jul 2013
    cut Chicago parking taxOfficial source: MCC 4-236Last rate change on record: 1 Jul 2013. Chicago parking tax: $5 a stay to 20% (hourly/daily), $90 a stay to 20% (monthly). Not authorship of the ordinance.Enacted by: Chicago City Council, 10 Apr 2013 (Mayor Rahm Emanuel) Source: Chicago Department of Revenue: June 2013 parking tax bulletin (flat fees replaced by 20% weekday / 18% weekend, 20% weekly and monthly, from 1 Jul 2013)Rahm Emanuel — Mayor of Chicago (in office on the change date) 2011–2019 Rate moves while in officeGrokipedia Rahm Emanuel
    Chicago parking tax: Hourly/daily only: $5 a stay to 20%

    Flat fees replaced by a percentage: 20% of the weekday daily, weekly and monthly charge, 18% on weekends (City Council, 10 Apr 2013). For this ledger's $20 day and $250 month that is a cut from $5 and $90.

    Enacted by: Chicago City Council, 10 Apr 2013 (Mayor Rahm Emanuel) · Chicago Department of Revenue: June 2013 parking tax bulletin (flat fees replaced by 20% weekday / 18% weekend, 20% weekly and monthly, from 1 Jul 2013)

99. Jul 2013
    cut Chicago parking taxOfficial source: MCC 4-236Last rate change on record: 1 Jul 2013. Chicago parking tax: $5 a stay to 20% (hourly/daily), $90 a stay to 20% (monthly). Not authorship of the ordinance.Enacted by: Chicago City Council, 10 Apr 2013 (Mayor Rahm Emanuel) Source: Chicago Department of Revenue: June 2013 parking tax bulletin (flat fees replaced by 20% weekday / 18% weekend, 20% weekly and monthly, from 1 Jul 2013)Rahm Emanuel — Mayor of Chicago (in office on the change date) 2011–2019 Rate moves while in officeGrokipedia Rahm Emanuel
    Chicago parking tax: Monthly only: $90 a stay to 20%
100. Mar 2013
     up Cook County cigarette exciseOfficial source: Cook County Code ch. 74Last rate change on record: 1 Mar 2013. Cook County cigarette excise: $2 to $3 a pack. Not authorship of the ordinance.Enacted by: Cook County Board, Tobacco Tax Ordinance amended 2 Nov 2012 (President Toni Preckwinkle) Source: Cook County Department of Revenue: notice of 2013 tobacco tax rate change ($0.15 per cigarette from 1 Mar 2013)Toni Preckwinkle — President of the Cook County Board (in office on the change date) 2010–present Rate moves while in officeGrokipediaCook County Board Toni Preckwinkle
     Cook County cigarette excise: $2 to $3 a pack

     Cook County cigarette tax $2.00 → $3.00 a pack (10¢ → 15¢ a cigarette). Ordinance amended 2 Nov 2012 (President Preckwinkle). Unchanged since.

     Enacted by: Cook County Board, Tobacco Tax Ordinance amended 2 Nov 2012 (President Toni Preckwinkle) · Cook County Department of Revenue: notice of 2013 tobacco tax rate change ($0.15 per cigarette from 1 Mar 2013)

101. Jan 2013
     new Additional Medicare taxOfficial source: IRC §3101(b)(2)Last rate change on record: 1 Jan 2013. Additional Medicare tax: set at 0.9%. Not authorship of the law.Enacted by: Congress, Affordable Care Act (signed by President Barack Obama, 2010); in effect for 2013 Source: IRS: Questions and answers for the Additional Medicare Tax (in effect from 2013)Barack Obama — President of the United States (in office on the change date) 2009–2017 Rate moves while in officeGrokipediaObama Library Barack Obama
     Added Additional Medicare tax: set at 0.9%

     New 0.9% Additional Medicare Tax on wages and self-employment income above $200,000 single / $250,000 joint (Affordable Care Act; IRS: in effect from 2013).

     Enacted by: Congress, Affordable Care Act (signed by President Barack Obama, 2010); in effect for 2013 · IRS: Questions and answers for the Additional Medicare Tax (in effect from 2013)

102. Jan 2013
     up Federal income-tax bracketsOfficial source: IRC §1Last rate change on record: 1 Jan 2013. Federal income-tax brackets: top rate 35% to 39.6%. Not authorship of the law.Enacted by: Congress, American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 (signed by President Barack Obama, 2 Jan 2013) Source: IRS Rev. Proc. 2013-15: 2013 rate tables with the new 39.6% bracket (2011 top rate 35%: Rev. Proc. 2011-12)Barack Obama — President of the United States (in office on the change date) 2009–2017 Rate moves while in officeGrokipediaObama Library Barack Obama
     Federal income-tax brackets: top rate 35% to 39.6%

     American Taxpayer Relief Act (signed 2 Jan 2013): a new 39.6% top bracket above the 35% that applied in 2011–2012 (IRS Rev. Proc. 2011-12 and 2013-15). Brackets in this app stay on 2026 rates; this row dates the policy.

     Enacted by: Congress, American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 (signed by President Barack Obama, 2 Jan 2013) · IRS Rev. Proc. 2013-15: 2013 rate tables with the new 39.6% bracket (2011 top rate 35%: Rev. Proc. 2011-12)

103. Jan 2013
     new Net investment income taxOfficial source: IRC §1411Last rate change on record: 1 Jan 2013. Net investment income tax: set at 3.8%. Not authorship of the law.Enacted by: Congress, Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act (signed by President Barack Obama, 2010); effective 1 Jan 2013 Source: IRS: Net Investment Income Tax (effective 1 Jan 2013)Barack Obama — President of the United States (in office on the change date) 2009–2017 Rate moves while in officeGrokipediaObama Library Barack Obama
     Added Net investment income tax: set at 3.8%

     New 3.8% Net Investment Income Tax (Affordable Care Act; IRS: effective 1 Jan 2013).

     Enacted by: Congress, Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act (signed by President Barack Obama, 2010); effective 1 Jan 2013 · IRS: Net Investment Income Tax (effective 1 Jan 2013)

104. Jan 2013
     cut Cook County sales taxOfficial source: Cook County Code ch. 74Last rate change on record: 1 Jan 2013. Cook County sales tax: 1% to 0.75%. Not authorship of the ordinance.Enacted by: Cook County Board (President Toni Preckwinkle) Source: Cook County Tax History: retailers' occupation tax ratesToni Preckwinkle — President of the Cook County Board (in office on the change date) 2010–present Rate moves while in officeGrokipediaCook County Board Toni Preckwinkle
     Cook County sales tax (packaged liquor, general merchandise, restaurants, soft drinks): 1% to 0.75%

     Cook County home-rule sales tax 1.00% → 0.75%: rollback complete. Chicago general merchandise 9.50% → 9.25%.

     Enacted by: Cook County Board (President Toni Preckwinkle) · Cook County Tax History: retailers' occupation tax rates

105. Jan 2013
     up Social Security (employee)Official source: IRC §3101(a)Last rate change on record: 1 Jan 2013. Social Security (employee): 4.2% to 6.2%. Not authorship of the law.Enacted by: Congress, Tax Relief Act of 2010 and its 2012 extension (signed by President Barack Obama); the 2-point cut lapsed 1 Jan 2013 Source: Social Security Administration: tax rates (2011 and 2012 employee rate 4.2%, self-employed 10.4%)Barack Obama — President of the United States (in office on the change date) 2009–2017 Rate moves while in officeGrokipediaObama Library Barack Obama
     Social Security (employee): 4.2% to 6.2%

     Payroll-tax holiday ends: employee Social Security 4.2% → 6.2% of wages. The 2-point cut covered 2011 and 2012 only (SSA tax rate table, footnote c).

     Enacted by: Congress, Tax Relief Act of 2010 and its 2012 extension (signed by President Barack Obama); the 2-point cut lapsed 1 Jan 2013 · Social Security Administration: tax rates (2011 and 2012 employee rate 4.2%, self-employed 10.4%)

106. Jan 2013
     up Social Security (self-employment)Official source: IRC §1401(a)Last rate change on record: 1 Jan 2013. Social Security (self-employment): 10.4% to 12.4%. Not authorship of the law.Enacted by: Congress, Tax Relief Act of 2010 and its 2012 extension (signed by President Barack Obama); the 2-point cut lapsed 1 Jan 2013 Source: Social Security Administration: tax rates (2011 and 2012 employee rate 4.2%, self-employed 10.4%)Barack Obama — President of the United States (in office on the change date) 2009–2017 Rate moves while in officeGrokipediaObama Library Barack Obama
     Social Security (self-employment): 10.4% to 12.4%

     Payroll-tax holiday ends: self-employment Social Security 10.4% → 12.4% (SSA tax rate table, footnote c).

     Enacted by: Congress, Tax Relief Act of 2010 and its 2012 extension (signed by President Barack Obama); the 2-point cut lapsed 1 Jan 2013 · Social Security Administration: tax rates (2011 and 2012 employee rate 4.2%, self-employed 10.4%)

107. Jul 2012
     up Illinois other-tobacco taxOfficial source: 35 ILCS 143Last rate change on record: 1 Jul 2012. Illinois other-tobacco tax: 18% to 36%. Not authorship of the law.Enacted by: Illinois General Assembly, P.A. 97-0688 (Gov. Pat Quinn) Source: Public Act 97-0688 (Tobacco Products Tax Act: 18% → 36% of the wholesale price from 1 Jul 2012)Pat Quinn — Governor of Illinois (in office on the change date) 2009–2015 Rate moves while in officeGrokipedia Pat Quinn
     Illinois other-tobacco tax: 18% to 36%

     Illinois other-tobacco tax 18% → 36% of the wholesale price (P.A. 97-0688, signed by Gov. Quinn).

     Enacted by: Illinois General Assembly, P.A. 97-0688 (Gov. Pat Quinn) · Public Act 97-0688 (Tobacco Products Tax Act: 18% → 36% of the wholesale price from 1 Jul 2012)

108. Jun 2012
     up Illinois cigarette exciseOfficial source: 35 ILCS 130Last rate change on record: 24 Jun 2012. Illinois cigarette excise: 98¢ to $1.98 a pack. Not authorship of the law.Enacted by: Illinois General Assembly, P.A. 97-0688 (Gov. Pat Quinn) Source: Public Act 97-0688 (Cigarette Tax Act: added tax from 24 Jun 2012)Pat Quinn — Governor of Illinois (in office on the change date) 2009–2015 Rate moves while in officeGrokipedia Pat Quinn
     Illinois cigarette excise: 98¢ to $1.98 a pack

     Illinois cigarette tax $0.98 → $1.98 a pack (P.A. 97-0688, signed by Gov. Quinn).

     Enacted by: Illinois General Assembly, P.A. 97-0688 (Gov. Pat Quinn) · Public Act 97-0688 (Cigarette Tax Act: added tax from 24 Jun 2012)

109. Jan 2012
     up Chicago hotel accommodations taxOfficial source: MCC 3-24Last rate change on record: 1 Jan 2012. Chicago hotel accommodations tax: 3.5% to 4.5%. Not authorship of the ordinance.Enacted by: Chicago City Council, FY2012 revenue ordinance of 16 Nov 2011 (Mayor Rahm Emanuel) Source: City of Chicago 2013 Annual Financial Analysis: hotel accommodations tax rate 3.5% → 4.5% in 2012Rahm Emanuel — Mayor of Chicago (in office on the change date) 2011–2019 Rate moves while in officeGrokipedia Rahm Emanuel
     Chicago hotel accommodations tax: 3.5% to 4.5%

     Chicago hotel accommodations tax 3.5% → 4.5% (FY2012 revenue ordinance, Mayor Emanuel; City Annual Financial Analysis 2013).

     Enacted by: Chicago City Council, FY2012 revenue ordinance of 16 Nov 2011 (Mayor Rahm Emanuel) · City of Chicago 2013 Annual Financial Analysis: hotel accommodations tax rate 3.5% → 4.5% in 2012

110. Jan 2012
     up Chicago parking taxOfficial source: MCC 4-236Last rate change on record: 1 Jan 2012. Chicago parking tax: $3 to $5 a stay (hourly/daily), $60 to $90 a stay (monthly). Not authorship of the ordinance.Enacted by: Chicago City Council, 2 Nov 2011 (Mayor Rahm Emanuel) Source: Chicago Department of Revenue: December 2011 parking tax bulletin (weekday day over $12 $3 → $5; month $240–$300 $60 → $90, from 1 Jan 2012)Rahm Emanuel — Mayor of Chicago (in office on the change date) 2011–2019 Rate moves while in officeGrokipedia Rahm Emanuel
     Chicago parking tax: Hourly/daily only: $3 to $5 a stay

     Chicago parking tax flat fees raised: a weekday day over $12 $3 → $5 (weekends stay $3); a month of $240–$300 $60 → $90 (City Council, 2 Nov 2011).

     Enacted by: Chicago City Council, 2 Nov 2011 (Mayor Rahm Emanuel) · Chicago Department of Revenue: December 2011 parking tax bulletin (weekday day over $12 $3 → $5; month $240–$300 $60 → $90, from 1 Jan 2012)

111. Jan 2012
     up Chicago parking taxOfficial source: MCC 4-236Last rate change on record: 1 Jan 2012. Chicago parking tax: $3 to $5 a stay (hourly/daily), $60 to $90 a stay (monthly). Not authorship of the ordinance.Enacted by: Chicago City Council, 2 Nov 2011 (Mayor Rahm Emanuel) Source: Chicago Department of Revenue: December 2011 parking tax bulletin (weekday day over $12 $3 → $5; month $240–$300 $60 → $90, from 1 Jan 2012)Rahm Emanuel — Mayor of Chicago (in office on the change date) 2011–2019 Rate moves while in officeGrokipedia Rahm Emanuel
     Chicago parking tax: Monthly only: $60 to $90 a stay
112. Jan 2012
     cut Cook County sales taxOfficial source: Cook County Code ch. 74Last rate change on record: 1 Jan 2012. Cook County sales tax: 1.25% to 1%. Not authorship of the ordinance.Enacted by: Cook County Board (President Toni Preckwinkle) Source: Cook County Tax History: retailers' occupation tax ratesToni Preckwinkle — President of the Cook County Board (in office on the change date) 2010–present Rate moves while in officeGrokipediaCook County Board Toni Preckwinkle
     Cook County sales tax (packaged liquor, general merchandise, restaurants, soft drinks): 1.25% to 1%

     Cook County home-rule sales tax 1.25% → 1.00%: first half of the rollback of the 2008 one-point increase. Chicago general merchandise 9.75% → 9.50%.

     Enacted by: Cook County Board (President Toni Preckwinkle) · Cook County Tax History: retailers' occupation tax rates

113. Nov 2011
     up Cook County beer gallonageOfficial source: Cook County Code ch. 74Last rate change on record: 15 Nov 2011. Cook County beer gallonage: 6¢ to 9¢ a gallon. Not authorship of the ordinance.Enacted by: Cook County Board (President Toni Preckwinkle) Source: Cook County Tax History: alcoholic beverage tax ratesToni Preckwinkle — President of the Cook County Board (in office on the change date) 2010–present Rate moves while in officeGrokipediaCook County Board Toni Preckwinkle
     Cook County beer gallonage: 6¢ to 9¢ a gallon

     Cook County beer gallonage $0.06 → $0.09 per gallon (wine ≤14% $0.16 → $0.24, spirits $2.00 → $2.50 the same day).

     Enacted by: Cook County Board (President Toni Preckwinkle) · Cook County Tax History: alcoholic beverage tax rates

114. Nov 2011
     up Cook County distilled-spirits gallonageOfficial source: Cook County Code ch. 74Last rate change on record: 15 Nov 2011. Cook County distilled-spirits gallonage: $2 to $2.50 a gallon. Not authorship of the ordinance.Enacted by: Cook County Board (President Toni Preckwinkle) Source: Cook County Tax History: alcoholic beverage tax ratesToni Preckwinkle — President of the Cook County Board (in office on the change date) 2010–present Rate moves while in officeGrokipediaCook County Board Toni Preckwinkle
     Cook County distilled-spirits gallonage: $2 to $2.50 a gallon

     Cook County spirits (over 20% ABV) gallonage $2.00 → $2.50 per gallon.

     Enacted by: Cook County Board (President Toni Preckwinkle) · Cook County Tax History: alcoholic beverage tax rates

115. Nov 2011
     up Cook County wine gallonageOfficial source: Cook County Code ch. 74Last rate change on record: 15 Nov 2011. Cook County wine gallonage: 16¢ to 24¢ a gallon. Not authorship of the ordinance.Enacted by: Cook County Board (President Toni Preckwinkle) Source: Cook County Tax History: alcoholic beverage tax ratesToni Preckwinkle — President of the Cook County Board (in office on the change date) 2010–present Rate moves while in officeGrokipediaCook County Board Toni Preckwinkle
     Cook County wine gallonage: 16¢ to 24¢ a gallon

     Cook County wine (≤14% ABV) gallonage $0.16 → $0.24 per gallon.

     Enacted by: Cook County Board (President Toni Preckwinkle) · Cook County Tax History: alcoholic beverage tax rates

116. Jul 2011
     cut Federal unemployment tax (FUTA)Official source: IRC §3301Last rate change on record: 1 Jul 2011. Federal unemployment tax (FUTA): 0.8% to 0.6%. Not authorship of the law.Enacted by: Congress, P.L. 111-92 (signed by President Barack Obama, 6 Nov 2009): 6.2% only through the first half of 2011 Source: 26 U.S.C. 3301 (2011 edition): 6.0% for the rest of 2011 and afterBarack Obama — President of the United States (in office on the change date) 2009–2017 Rate moves while in officeGrokipediaObama Library Barack Obama
     Federal unemployment tax (FUTA): 0.8% to 0.6%

     FUTA 0.2% surtax expires: gross rate 6.2% → 6.0%, so the net rate after the 5.4% state credit goes 0.8% → 0.6% (26 U.S.C. 3301).

     Enacted by: Congress, P.L. 111-92 (signed by President Barack Obama, 6 Nov 2009): 6.2% only through the first half of 2011 · 26 U.S.C. 3301 (2011 edition): 6.0% for the rest of 2011 and after

117. May 2011
     sworn in Rahm Emanuel — Mayor of Chicago (in office on the change date) 2011–2019 Rate moves while in officeGrokipedia Rahm Emanuel
     Takes office

     Rahm Emanuel becomes Mayor of Chicago.