Here's how Illinois' back-to-school sales tax holiday works

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Original Load Date Aug. 1, 2026, 3:01 p.m.
Last Updated Aug. 1, 2026, 3:01 p.m.
Original URL https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/heres-how-illinois-back-to-school-sales-tax-holiday-works/3969225/

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The calendar has now flipped to August, and parents hoping to prepare their children for back-to-school can do so during an upcoming sales tax holiday. Under provisions of the state of Illinois’ 2026-27 fiscal year budget, a sales tax holiday will be available on school supplies beginning next week...