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Illinois back-to-school sales tax holiday 2026: What to know

Illinois back-to-school sales tax holiday 2026 runs August 7-16, cutting the state portion of sales tax by 5 percentage points on eligible school supplies and qualifying clothing and footwear under $125 per item, while local taxes still apply across the state. Illinois shoppers can pay a reduced state sales tax rate on qualifying back-to-school purchases during a 10-day tax holiday ru

Finance & Economics

07 Aug 2026 16:24 PM

Illinois back-to-school sales tax holiday 2026: What to know

Illinois back-to-school sales tax holiday 2026 runs August 7-16, cutting the state portion of sales tax by 5 percentage points on eligible school supplies and qualifying clothing and footwear under $125 per item, while local taxes still apply across the state. Illinois shoppers can pay a reduced state sales tax rate on qualifying back-to-school purchases during a 10-day tax holiday ru

Finance & Economics

Illinois tax holiday vs. neighboring states in 2026

The Illinois tax holiday comparison shows major differences across nearby states in 2026. Illinois offers a 10-day state-rate reduction, Iowa provides a two-day clothing exemption, and Missouri removes state and local tax from qualifying school purchases for three days. Illinois offers the longest nearby holiday

US News

25 Jul 2026 15:02 PM

Illinois tax holiday vs. neighboring states in 2026

The Illinois tax holiday comparison shows major differences across nearby states in 2026. Illinois offers a 10-day state-rate reduction, Iowa provides a two-day clothing exemption, and Missouri removes state and local tax from qualifying school purchases for three days. Illinois offers the longest nearby holiday

US News

Illinois tax holiday 2026: How much families can save

Illinois tax holiday savings depend on how much a family spends on qualifying products from August 7-16, 2026. The state rate falls by five percentage points, producing savings of $5 per $100. Clothing and footwear must cost under $125 per item, while eligible school supplies have no price cap. Families save $5 for every $100 For the full schedule, reduced tax rate and shopping rules, read our

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25 Jul 2026 14:35 PM

Illinois tax holiday 2026: How much families can save

Illinois tax holiday savings depend on how much a family spends on qualifying products from August 7-16, 2026. The state rate falls by five percentage points, producing savings of $5 per $100. Clothing and footwear must cost under $125 per item, while eligible school supplies have no price cap. Families save $5 for every $100 For the full schedule, reduced tax rate and shopping rules, read our

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2026 back-to-school tax holidays by state: Dates and rules

The 2026 back-to-school tax holidays begin in July and continue through August across 17 states and Puerto Rico. This guide compares dates, clothing and school-supply limits, computer exemptions, local-tax rules and key differences shoppers should check before purchasing. July holidays start the 2026 season

US News

25 Jul 2026 14:20 PM

2026 back-to-school tax holidays by state: Dates and rules

The 2026 back-to-school tax holidays begin in July and continue through August across 17 states and Puerto Rico. This guide compares dates, clothing and school-supply limits, computer exemptions, local-tax rules and key differences shoppers should check before purchasing. July holidays start the 2026 season

US News

Illinois tax holiday 2026 starts Aug. 7: What qualifies

The Illinois tax holiday 2026 runs from Aug. 7 through Aug. 16, reducing the state sales tax portion by five percentage points on qualifying clothing, footwear and school supplies. Apparel and shoes must cost under $125 per item, while eligible student supplies have no price cap. Illinois tax holiday begins August 7

Finance & Economics

25 Jul 2026 14:10 PM

Illinois tax holiday 2026 starts Aug. 7: What qualifies

The Illinois tax holiday 2026 runs from Aug. 7 through Aug. 16, reducing the state sales tax portion by five percentage points on qualifying clothing, footwear and school supplies. Apparel and shoes must cost under $125 per item, while eligible student supplies have no price cap. Illinois tax holiday begins August 7

Finance & Economics

Santa Clara County tax rift grows as leaders clash over Measure A spending plan

Santa Clara County’s recently approved sales tax increase has triggered a growing conflict among its supporters, with county officials, law enforcement leaders and community advocates divided over how the revenue should be distributed. The dispute centers on Measure A, a five-eighths-cent sales tax increase approved by 57% of voters, which county leaders described as a critical source of funding for the region’s strained public hospital system. Now, disagreements over future budget alloca

Political News

15 Nov 2025 12:15 PM

Santa Clara County tax rift grows as leaders clash over Measure A spending plan

Santa Clara County’s recently approved sales tax increase has triggered a growing conflict among its supporters, with county officials, law enforcement leaders and community advocates divided over how the revenue should be distributed. The dispute centers on Measure A, a five-eighths-cent sales tax increase approved by 57% of voters, which county leaders described as a critical source of funding for the region’s strained public hospital system. Now, disagreements over future budget alloca

Political News

Sales tax increase proposed to protect Santa Clara’s public hospital system

Santa Clara County officials are preparing to propose a sales tax increase to voters in an effort to safeguard the county’s public hospital system from severe federal revenue losses. The Board of Supervisors is expected to convene a special meeting around August 7 to decide whether to place the measure on the November 4 ballot. The proposed five-eighths cent sales tax would raise the current rate from 9.125% and is seen as a crucial step to help offset billions in anticipated funding cu

Education & Training

01 Aug 2025 17:19 PM

Sales tax increase proposed to protect Santa Clara’s public hospital system

Santa Clara County officials are preparing to propose a sales tax increase to voters in an effort to safeguard the county’s public hospital system from severe federal revenue losses. The Board of Supervisors is expected to convene a special meeting around August 7 to decide whether to place the measure on the November 4 ballot. The proposed five-eighths cent sales tax would raise the current rate from 9.125% and is seen as a crucial step to help offset billions in anticipated funding cu

Education & Training

Texas tax-free weekend 2025: Save on school supplies, clothing and more

Texas shoppers will soon enjoy a break on sales tax during one of the state’s most anticipated retail events of the year—the annual tax-free weekend. From Friday, August 8, through midnight on Sunday, August 10, 2025, qualifying purchases of certain items will be exempt from state and local sales tax. This initiative, created to help families during the back-to-school season, provides relief on a range of essentials, including clothing, footwear, backpacks, and school supplies, provi

Kids & Parenting

01 Aug 2025 16:36 PM

Texas tax-free weekend 2025: Save on school supplies, clothing and more

Texas shoppers will soon enjoy a break on sales tax during one of the state’s most anticipated retail events of the year—the annual tax-free weekend. From Friday, August 8, through midnight on Sunday, August 10, 2025, qualifying purchases of certain items will be exempt from state and local sales tax. This initiative, created to help families during the back-to-school season, provides relief on a range of essentials, including clothing, footwear, backpacks, and school supplies, provi

Kids & Parenting

Campbell blocked from accessing $8.7M in sales tax funds amid ongoing legal dispute

Campbell’s financial future has been thrown into uncertainty as a legal battle over a voter-approved sales tax measure locks up millions of dollars in city revenue. The dispute revolves around Measure K, a half-cent sales tax increase approved by over 70 percent of voters last November. The tax raised the city's rate to 9.875 percent and was expected to generate roughly $7 million annually for essential city services. However, due to an active lawsuit challenging the measure’s le

General

03 Jul 2025 02:09 AM

Campbell blocked from accessing $8.7M in sales tax funds amid ongoing legal dispute

Campbell’s financial future has been thrown into uncertainty as a legal battle over a voter-approved sales tax measure locks up millions of dollars in city revenue. The dispute revolves around Measure K, a half-cent sales tax increase approved by over 70 percent of voters last November. The tax raised the city's rate to 9.875 percent and was expected to generate roughly $7 million annually for essential city services. However, due to an active lawsuit challenging the measure’s le

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Illinois back-to-school sales tax holiday 2026: What to know

Illinois back-to-school sales tax holiday 2026: What to know

Illinois tax holiday vs. neighboring states in 2026

Illinois tax holiday vs. neighboring states in 2026

Illinois tax holiday 2026: How much families can save

Illinois tax holiday 2026: How much families can save

2026 back-to-school tax holidays by state: Dates and rules

2026 back-to-school tax holidays by state: Dates and rules

Illinois tax holiday 2026 starts Aug. 7: What qualifies

Illinois tax holiday 2026 starts Aug. 7: What qualifies

Santa Clara County tax rift grows as leaders clash over Measure A spending plan

Santa Clara County tax rift grows as leaders clash over Measure A spending plan

Sales tax increase proposed to protect Santa Clara’s public hospital system

Sales tax increase proposed to protect Santa Clara’s public hospital system

​Texas tax-free weekend 2025: Save on school supplies, clothing and more

​Texas tax-free weekend 2025: Save on school supplies, clothing and more

Campbell blocked from accessing $8.7M in sales tax funds amid ongoing legal dispute

Campbell blocked from accessing $8.7M in sales tax funds amid ongoing legal dispute

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Texas tax-free weekend 2025: Save on school supplies, clothing and more

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