Illinois Department of Revenue

10/08/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/08/2026 07:57

FY 2027-03, Simplified Municipal Telecommunications Tax Rate Changes, Effective January 1, 2027

Effective January 1, 2027, the following municipalities are imposing a Municipal Telecommunications Tax rate. The combined rate is the State Telecommunications Excise Tax rate of 8.65 percent (.0865) plus the local Simplified Municipal Telecommunications Tax rate of up to a maximum rate of 6.00 percent (.06) outside of Chicago.

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