Sales Tax
Sales tax for general merchandise in Wilmette is 8.50%. The sales tax is comprised of four separate taxing authorities as noted below.
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Taxing Authority
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Portion of Sales Tax
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State of Illinois
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6.25%
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Cook County
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1.00%
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Regional Transportation Authority (RTA)
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1.00%
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Village of Wilmette Home Rule Sales Tax
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0.25%
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Total
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8.50%
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