Minimum Sales Rate Tax for 2025
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| Regional Transport Authority | 0.75% | Column content | Column content | Column content | Column content |
| Minimum combined sales tax rate value | 8.25% | 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 |
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The state of Illinois applies a base sales tax rate of 6.25%. On top of that, the city of Aurora imposes an additional 1.25% sales tax, along with a 0.75% regional transport authority tax. This brings the overall sales tax rate for Aurora to 8.25%.
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 Aurora, 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 Aurora
Aurora follows Illinois state guidelines but also has specific local regulations that can affect the final tax rate on certain goods or services. For instance, vehicle purchases may face additional local taxes based on the county. It’s also important to note that certain items, such as prepared food or alcohol, may have varying tax rates in Aurora compared to other goods.
Services
Generally, most services in Aurora are not taxable unless they are tied to the sale of physical goods.
Goods
Common consumer goods such as electronics, appliances, and automobiles are subject to sales tax in Aurora.
Clothing
Clothing is fully taxable in Aurora, with no exemptions based on price.
Electronics
Taxable.
SaaS
Prewritten software delivered electronically and software-as-a-service (SaaS) is generally considered taxable.
Digital Products
While physical copies of digital products are taxable, purely electronic formats are typically exempt from sales tax.
Software
Prewritten software delivered electronically and software-as-a-service (SaaS) is generally considered taxable.
Freight/Shipping
When shipping taxable goods, the delivery and handling charges are generally included in the taxable total in Aurora.
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