Forreston, Illinois sales tax rate: 6.25%
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The sales tax rate in Forreston, Illinois is 6.25%. That’s the 6.25% state rate, with no local taxes. It’s the lowest of the 331 Illinois cities we checked, and 30 other cities pay the same.
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Sales Tax APIThe same engine Zamp customers use.Forreston combined rate
6.25%
- Illinois state
- 6.25%
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- IllinoisState · 6.25%$6.25
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State taxes add up to 6.25%.
| Jurisdiction | Type | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| State of Illinois | State | 6.25% |
| Combined rate | 6.25% |
Rate history
- July 20236.25%
- July 20246.25%
- July 20256.25%
- July 20266.25%
- Today6.25%
No change since July 2023.
Sales tax near Forreston
Closest cities
- Leaf River9 mi6.25%
- Mount Morris9 mi6.25%
- Freeport12 mi9%
- Ridott13 mi6.75%
- Milledgeville15 mi6.5%
- Byron16 mi7.25%
- Pecatonica17 mi7.75%
- Dakota18 mi7.75%
Elsewhere in Ogle County
- Byron7.25%
- Mount Morris6.25%
- Hillcrest6.75%
- Leaf River6.25%
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What is the sales tax rate in Forreston, Illinois?
The combined sales tax rate in Forreston is 6.25% as of November 2, 2026. It’s made up of 6.25% Illinois state tax.
Does the sales tax rate vary within Forreston?
Forreston has no special-district taxes, so most addresses in the city pay the same 6.25%: Illinois’s 6.25%. This rate was calculated for Forreston’s 61030 ZIP code; the calculator prices any exact address.
Is SaaS taxable in Forreston?
No.
Do online sellers have to collect sales tax in Forreston?
Yes, if they have nexus in Illinois: more than $100,000 in Illinois sales in the previous or current calendar year, or a physical presence in the state. They register with the Illinois Department of Revenue and charge the rate at the buyer’s address.
Sources. Illinois Department of Revenue · Zamp Sales Tax API, for Forreston’s 61030 ZIP code. Rates are checked monthly and are for information, not tax advice.
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