Riverwoods, Illinois sales tax rate: 8.25%
Last updated Checked monthly
The sales tax rate in Riverwoods, Illinois is 8.25%. That’s the 6.25% state rate plus 2% in local taxes. It’s higher than 185 of the 331 Illinois cities we checked, and 54 other cities pay the same.
Calculated by the 
Sales Tax APIThe same engine Zamp customers use.Riverwoods combined rate
8.25%
- Illinois state
- 6.25%
- RiverwoodsCity
- 1%
- Lake County NitaSpecial district
- 1%
Riverwoods sales tax calculator
Enter a price and what you’re selling.
- IllinoisState · 6.25%$6.25
- Riverwoods Village (Lake County)City · 1%$1.00
- Lake County NitaSpecial district · 1%$1.00
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State, city and special district taxes add up to 8.25%. District lines don’t follow city limits, so some Riverwoods addresses pay a different rate.
| Jurisdiction | Type | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| State of Illinois | State | 6.25% |
| Riverwoods Village (Lake County) | City | 1% |
| Lake County Nita | Special district | 1% |
| Combined rate | 8.25% |
Rate history
- July 20238%
- July 20248%
- July 20258%
- July 20268%
- Today8.25%
Changed since July 2023.
Sales tax near Riverwoods
Closest cities
- Lincolnshire2 mi8.25%
- Wheeling3 mi10.25%
- Buffalo Grove3 mi8.25%
- Highland Park4 mi8.25%
- Prospect Heights5 mi10.25%
- Vernon Hills5 mi7.5%
- Arlington Heights7 mi10.25%
- Glenview7 mi10%
Elsewhere in Lake County
- Waukegan8.75%
- Buffalo Grove8.25%
- Highland Park8.25%
- Round Lake Beach8.25%
- Vernon Hills7.5%
- Libertyville8.75%
- Round Lake8.25%
- Antioch8.25%
- Lincolnshire8.25%
- Lake Bluff8.25%
- Deer Park8.25%
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What is the sales tax rate in Riverwoods, Illinois?
The combined sales tax rate in Riverwoods is 8.25% as of November 2, 2026. It’s made up of 6.25% Illinois state tax, 1% Riverwoods Village (Lake County), 1% Lake County Nita.
Why does Riverwoods pay Lake County Nita tax?
A special district such as Lake County Nita levies its 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 Riverwoods; the calculator prices any exact address.
Is SaaS taxable in Riverwoods?
No.
Do online sellers have to collect sales tax in Riverwoods?
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 Riverwoods. Rates are checked monthly and are for information, not tax advice.
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