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Grocery Tax Repeal – Key Information for Local Governments
Beginning January 1, 2026, the state of Illinois will no longer collect the 1% statewide grocery tax (Public Act 103-0781). However, municipalities and counties may still impose their own local grocery tax by passing an ordinance.
Ordinance Filing Deadlines
To take effect January 1, 2026, LTAD must receive your certified ordinance by October 1, 2025.
You can file by:
Mailing the certified ordinance to the address below
Local Tax Allocation Division (3-500)
Illinois Department of Revenue
101 West Jefferson Street
Springfield, IL 62702
OR
Submitting through MyLocalTax using the “Submit Certified Ordinance or Resolution” function.
Ordinances may be passed at any time, but meeting the deadline is important to avoid losing out on potential revenue.
Next opportunity: If you miss the October deadline, the next effective date is July 1, 2026.
To qualify, ordinances must be filed with LTAD by April 1, 2026.
As of August 31, LTAD has already received 468 grocery tax ordinances.
Certification Requirements
All ordinances submitted to LTAD must be certified. Certification means:
The ordinance includes a certification page from the clerk.
It has a raised or stamped seal, unless submitted through MyLocalTax.
Once IDOR’s Legal Division reviews your ordinance, you will receive official written confirmation. IDOR will also notify registered retailers of any new tax impositions or rate changes—local governments do not need to contact retailers directly.
