- Starting August 1, 2026, NITA’s occupation and use tax will rise by 0.25% in Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry, and Will counties.
- The increase applies to general merchandise, qualifying groceries, qualifying drugs and medical appliances, titled or registered items, medical and adult-use cannabis, and aviation fuel.
- Businesses in affected areas must update POS systems, cash registers, and accounting software to collect the new rate on time.
Source: ahlbeckcook.com
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