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The tax is imposed on motor vehicles purchased (or acquired by gift or transfer) from another individual or private party. (Sales of motor vehicles from registered Illinois dealers are taxed under the Retailers’ Occupation Tax Act.)
When an Illinois resident purchases a vehicle from an out-of-state dealer and will title the car in Illinois, the sale and subsequent tax due is reported on Form RUT-25 when you bring the vehicle into Illinois. You should attach a copy of the bill of sale as proof of the purchase price.
Illinois private party vehicle use tax is based on the purchase price (or fair market value) of the motor vehicle, with exceptions noted on the right (i.e., for motorcycles and specific situations). For most purchases, you will use Table A or B to determine the tax amount.
Do I have to pay sales tax on a used car in Illinois? Yes, in Illinois you must pay the car sales tax on a used vehicle. The sales tax rules remain the same whether the car is new or used.
When you choose to lease a car in Illinois, you’ll pay sales tax on the cost of your new or used car — the key factor is that you’ll only owe tax on the part of the car you lease — your monthly payment — rather than on the total value of the vehicle.
The statewide sales tax on vehicles in Illinois currently stands at 6.25% of the purchase price of the car. For example, if you buy a used car from a private party for $10,000, you’ll pay $625 in sales tax plus local (city and county) tax, depending on where you live in the state.
Illinois private party vehicle use tax is based on the purchase price (or fair market value) of the motor vehicle, with exceptions noted on the right (i.e., for motorcycles and specific situations). For most purchases, you will use Table A or B to determine the tax amount.
Illinois collects a 7.25% state sales tax rate on the purchase of all vehicles. There is also between a 0.25% and 0.75% when it comes to county tax. In addition to state and county tax, the City of Chicago has a 1.25% sales tax.
In Illinois, the sales tax for used car purchases is calculated based on the purchase price of the vehicle. The state sales tax rate for vehicles is currently 6.25%. Additionally, there may be additional local sales taxes imposed by counties and municipalities, which can vary.
The state of Illinois charges a 7.25% sales tax rate on all vehicle purchases. County taxes range from 0.25% to 0.75%, while in the city of Chicago, you’re required to pay a 1.25% city tax. You should also keep in mind that you’ll have to pay the dealership a fee if they take part in putting together your documents.