Illinois Income Tax Calculator

Summary

Enter your salary into the calculator above to find out how taxes in Illinois, USA affect your income. You'll then get your estimated take home pay, a detailed breakdown of your potential tax liability, and a quick summary down here so you can have a better idea of what to expect when planning your budget.

If you make 0 a year living in Illinois, USA, we estimate that you'll be taxed 0. In almost all cases, your employer will automatically withhold this amount from your paychecks and thus your take home pay should be around 0 per year or 0 per month. Lastly, your average tax rate ends up being around 0 %. Note that this estimate is based only on the most common standard deductions and credits, if any. If you are eligible for additional deductions and credits, your taxes may be lower.

Special Notes

• If a state has zero income tax, this usually means they find creative ways to tax you in other ways in order to compensate. For example, this could potentially be through higher property taxes, higher sales taxes, fewer state services, fewer state benefits, etc. Obviously, each state will be different and this may not be the case in every state.

The state of Illinois

Illinois was named after the Illinois Indians. It's also known as the Land of Lincoln since the state is where Abraham Lincoln, the 16th president, was raised in. In 1818, Illinois became the 21st state to join the Union.

In the Midwest, Illinois is one of the most populous states. Chicago, which happens to be one of the nation's largest cities, is located at the northern edge of the state on Lake Michigan. The city is the leading industrial and transportation center in the region, with more than half of the state's population living in and around the area. All of the rest of the population mostly lives on the farms that dot the state's gently rolling plains. Chicago is also a major tourist attraction because of its central location, its many cultural highlights, and its long shoreline along Lake Michigan which is bordered by sandy beaches, wooded parks, and yacht harbors.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the income tax rate in Illinois?

The state income tax rate in Illinois is under 5% while federal income tax rates range from 10% to 37% depending on your income. This income tax calculator can help estimate your average income tax rate and your salary after tax.

How many income tax brackets are there in Illinois?

The state income tax system in Illinois only has a single tax bracket. However, there are multiple tax brackets for federal income tax. For more details, check out our detail section.

Illinois Income Tax Brackets and Other Information

The state income tax rate in Illinois is a flat rate of 4.95%. A state standard deduction exists in the form of a personal exemption and varies based on your filing status and income. High income earners earning over a certain limit do not qualify for the personal exemption deduction.

For sales tax, please visit our Illinois Sales Tax Rates and Calculator page.

Sources:

• Illinois Department of Revenue
• Internal Revenue Service
• United States Social Security Administration
• Official U.S. government site for Medicare

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Income Tax Calculator Disclaimer

• Tax situations vary widely and calculations can get very complex. This income tax calculator only provides an estimate according to the most common scenarios for salary (standard employment income) that comes from an employer. If you are self-employed, your taxes might differ.
• There may be additional deductions, credits, exemptions, allowances, reliefs, etc depending on many factors. Some factors are about your family such as the number of dependents, children, relatives, parents, etc. Other factors may include mortgage payments, property depreciation, charitible donations, additional voluntary retirement contributions, etc. Whether or not you are handicapped and/or disabled may also sometimes be an additional factor.
• Depending on region and jurisdiction, salary bonuses may be treated and taxed differently from standard salary. Additionally, some cities may have city specific income tax.
• This income tax calculator only estimates income tax. It does not consider other taxes like property tax, self-employment tax, capital gains tax, dividend tax, etc.
• Income tax calculators from other sites may show slightly different numbers due to different deductions/credits being included or they are based on data from a different year.
• Investomatica is not a tax advisor. While we try our best to stay up to date with changes in tax codes, we make no guarantee our income tax calculator will always be accurate. Generally, we review changes once a year. If you notice a major miscalculation or error with our income tax calculator (most likely caused by a typo somewhere), feel free to direct message us on twitter and let us know. However, if you have specific tax questions, please consult a licensed tax professional.