Minimum Sales Rate Tax for 2024
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| Regional Transport Authority | 0.75% | Column content | Column content | Column content | Column content |
| Minimum combined sales tax rate value | 8.75% | Column content | Column content | Column content | Column content |
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| Economic sales nexus threshold | $100,000 | Column content | Column content | Column content | Column content |
| Transactions threshold | 200 | Column content | Column content | Column content | Column content |
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The state of Illinois applies a base sales tax rate of 6.25%. On top of that, the city of Joliet imposes an additional 1.75% sales tax, along with a 0.75% regional transport authority tax. This brings the overall sales tax rate for Joliet to 8.75%.
How to calculate your sales tax rate
Use our online sales tax calculator to determine the combined state and local sales tax rate for each location where you have a physical or economic nexus. Just enter your state and ZIP code to get your sales tax rate.
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What is nexus?
In Joliet, having a nexus means your business has a connection to Illinois that requires you to collect sales tax. Nexus can be established through various means, including physical presence or significant economic activity. The landmark case South Dakota v. Wayfair, Inc. broadened the definition of nexus, allowing states to impose tax collection based on economic thresholds, even without a physical presence.
Specific sales tax rules for Joliet?
The telecommunications tax in Joliet was increased from 5% to 6%, with the new rate taking effect on July 1, 2012. This adjustment reflects the city’s effort to generate additional revenue from telecommunications services, which encompass a wide range of communication technologies, including landline and mobile phone services, internet access, and cable television.
Services
Most services are not taxable unless they are linked to physical goods.
Goods
All tangible goods such as, electronics, appliances, furniture, and vehicles are taxable in Joliet.
Clothing
All clothing purchases are fully taxable.
Electronics
Taxable.
SaaS
Prewritten software delivered electronically and software-as-a-service (SaaS) are generally taxable.
Digital Products
Physical copies of digital products are taxable, but purely electronic formats are usually exempt.
Software
Prewritten software delivered electronically and software-as-a-service (SaaS) are generally taxable.
Freight/Shipping
Delivery and handling charges for taxable goods are usually included in the taxable amount in Joliet.
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