Illinois' back-to-school tax holiday returns soon. What to know and which purchases are eligible

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Original Load Date July 25, 2026, 1:01 p.m.
Last Updated July 25, 2026, 1:01 p.m.
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Parents will soon get a bit of a financial break as the state of Illinois begins its annual sales tax holiday for back-to-school shopping. Under the state’s fiscal year 2026-27 budget, the sales tax holiday will take place over a period of 10 days beginning Aug. 7, allowing families to take advanta...