Search results
Certificate of Resale. Illinois businesses may purchase items tax free to resell. Sales tax is then collected and paid when the items are sold at retail. To document tax-exempt purchases of such items, retailers must keep in their books and records a certificate of resale.
- Business Incentives Reporting
2021 Reporting The reporting system for 2021 is now...
- Compliance Alerts
CA-2021-01-A, Tax Collection Obligations of Remote...
- Visit a Local Office
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60661. 800-732-8866 8:30 am to 5:00 pm...
- Submit Request for Mailed Forms Or Publications -Forms Ordering
If you have any questions, email us at...
- Who Must Make Electronic Payments
for all Rental Purchase Agreement Occupation and Use Tax...
- Legal Notices
Access to the Illinois Department of Revenue ("the...
- Website Feedback
Website Feedback - Certificate of Resale - Illinois...
- Request a Speaker
The Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) has staff...
- Business Incentives Reporting
Click here to go to MyTax Illinois to file your application online. Click here to download the pdf form. Did you know you may be able to file this form online?
Organizations — Qualified organizations, as determined by the department, are exempt from paying sales and use taxes on most purchases in Illinois. Upon approval, we issue each organization a sales tax exemption number. The organization must give this number to a merchant in order to make certain purchases tax‑free.
This page explains how to make tax-free purchases in Illinois, and lists five Illinois sales tax exemption forms available for download.
What purchases are exempt from the Illinois sales tax? While the Illinois sales tax of 6.25% applies to most transactions, there are certain items that may be exempt from taxation. This page discusses various sales tax exemptions in Illinois.
A sales tax exemption certificate can be used by businesses (or in some cases, individuals) who are making purchases that are exempt from the Illinois sales tax. You can download a PDF of the Illinois Resale Exemption Certificate (Form CRT-61) on this page.
Illinois sales and use tax rates in 2024 range from 6.25% to 11% depending on location. Use our calculator to determine your exact sales tax rate.