STATE VEHICLE TAX TOOL

Illinois Car Tax Calculator

Illinois vehicle tax treatment is location- and transaction-dependent. State use tax on general merchandise including automobiles is 6.25%, and local rates can increase the amount.

Vehicle-specific guidance reviewed September 2026
ESTIMATED TAX + ENTERED FEES$0

Official source

Illinois Department of Revenue

Why the actual amount can differ

Registration address, local rates, dealer versus private-party sale, taxable-value rules, trade-in treatment, exemptions, rebates, fees, and title status can change the calculation. Recheck the official source before relying on the estimate.