New Athens, Illinois sales tax rate: 7.1%
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The sales tax rate in New Athens, Illinois is 7.1%. That’s the 6.25% state rate plus 0.85% in local taxes. It’s higher than 59 of the 331 Illinois cities we checked.
Calculated by the 
Sales Tax APIThe same engine Zamp customers use.New Athens combined rate
7.1%
- Illinois state
- 6.25%
- New AthensCity
- 0.5%
- St. Clair County FpdSpecial district
- 0.25%
- St. Clair County Metro-East PrdSpecial district
- 0.1%
New Athens sales tax calculator
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- IllinoisState · 6.25%$6.25
- New Athens Village (St. Clair County)City · 0.5%$0.50
- St. Clair County FpdSpecial district · 0.25%$0.25
- St. Clair County Metro-East PrdSpecial district · 0.1%$0.10
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State, city and special district taxes add up to 7.1%. District lines don’t follow city limits, so some New Athens addresses pay a different rate.
| Jurisdiction | Type | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| State of Illinois | State | 6.25% |
| New Athens Village (St. Clair County) | City | 0.5% |
| St. Clair County Fpd | Special district | 0.25% |
| St. Clair County Metro-East Prd | Special district | 0.1% |
| Combined rate | 7.1% |
Rate history
- July 20236.6%
- July 20246.6%
- July 20257.1%
- July 20267.1%
- Today7.1%
Changed since July 2023.
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What is the sales tax rate in New Athens, Illinois?
The combined sales tax rate in New Athens is 7.1% as of November 2, 2026. It’s made up of 6.25% Illinois state tax, 0.5% New Athens Village (St. Clair County), 0.25% St. Clair County Fpd, 0.1% St. Clair County Metro-East Prd.
Why does New Athens pay St. Clair County Fpd and St. Clair County Metro-East Prd tax?
Special districts such as St. Clair County Fpd and St. Clair County Metro-East Prd levy their own sales tax on top of the state and city rates. District lines don’t always follow city limits, so an address a few streets away can have a different rate. This rate was calculated for the centre of New Athens; the calculator prices any exact address.
Is SaaS taxable in New Athens?
No.
Do online sellers have to collect sales tax in New Athens?
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 the centre of New Athens. Rates are checked monthly and are for information, not tax advice.
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