Illinois Vehicle Tax & Fee Calculator
Estimate your real out-the-door price in Illinois with state tax, county surtax, title, and registration fees itemized.
Illinois Out-the-Door Calculator
How Illinois vehicle taxes and fees are calculated
Illinois caps the trade-in tax credit at $10,000 — buyers trading in a $30,000 vehicle only reduce their taxable base by $10,000, not the full trade value. Disclose this clearly on high-value trade-ins.
Illinois vehicle tax quick-reference
| Vehicle tax rate | 6.25% state + local (Chicago metro can reach 10.25%) |
| Trade-in credit | Trade-in credit capped at $10,000 for tax purposes |
| Title fee | $155 |
| EV / hybrid fee | $100/yr EV registration fee |
| Tax authority | Illinois Dept. of Revenue |
Illinois sales tax on vehicles
This calculator uses the 6.25% state + local (Chicago metro can reach 10.25%) rate for Illinois. Trade-in credit capped at $10,000 for tax purposes. Exact local rates vary by county and municipality. For more information, see Illinois duplicate title and temporary tag process.
Title and registration fees in Illinois
Title fees in Illinois are $155 for a standard vehicle. Registration fees vary by vehicle weight, plate type, and in some counties, local surcharges. EV and hybrid owners should also budget for the annual road-use fee: $100/yr EV registration fee.
All values are estimates for informational purposes only and may not reflect the exact amounts charged in your county or city. Always verify with Illinois Dept. of Revenue.
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