Illinois' back-to-school tax holiday starts Friday. Here's how it works

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Original Load Date Aug. 7, 2026, 9:01 a.m.
Last Updated Aug. 7, 2026, 9:01 a.m.
Original URL https://www.nbcchicago.com/consumer/illinois-back-to-school-tax-holiday-starts-friday-heres-how-it-works/3971866/

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Shopping for back to school supplies? You could get a chance to save money if you shop over the next 10 days. [ Illinois back-to-school sales tax holiday ][1] starts Friday August 7th and runs through Sunday, Aug. 16. Over those 10 days, state sales tax on qualifying items will drop by 5% -- from 6...