What is the sales tax rate in Winnebago County, IL?

The average sales tax rate in Winnebago County (IL) is 7.77%, with jurisdictions ranging between 6.25% and 8.75%.

Winnebago County • Illinois (IL)

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Winnebago County, IL Sales Tax Rates 2026

2026 sales tax rate guide for Winnebago County, IL. Average combined tax rate is 7.77% with local jurisdictions ranging up to 8.75%.

Average Combined Rate

7.77%

Estimated Tax Range: 6.25% - 8.75%

⚡ Direct Tax Answer & Key Takeaway

As of 2026, the local county sales tax rate in Winnebago County (Illinois) is 0.00%. Combined sales tax rates across cities in this county range from 6.25% to 8.75% (averaging 7.77%).

County Tax

0.00%

Average Combined Rate

7.77%

Max Local Rate

8.75%

Indexed Cities

Cities & Towns in Winnebago County

City	Combined Sales Tax Rate	Action
Rockford	8.75%	View Tax Rates →
Loves Park	6.25%	View Tax Rates →
Machesney Park	6.25%	View Tax Rates →
Roscoe	7.75%	View Tax Rates →
Rockton	8.75%	View Tax Rates →
South Beloit	8.75%	View Tax Rates →
Cherry Valley	6.25%	View Tax Rates →
Pecatonica	6.25%	View Tax Rates →
Durand	8.75%	View Tax Rates →
Westlake Village	7.75%	View Tax Rates →
New Milford	7.75%	View Tax Rates →

📋 State Tax Rules & Compliance Guide

Sourcing Rule: Origin-based for in-state retailers, Destination for out-of-state

Groceries & Food: Reduced 1% rate

Clothing & Apparel: Taxable

SaaS & Digital Goods: Non-Taxable (Chicago imposes separate 9% Personal Property Lease Tax)

Economic Nexus Threshold: $100,000 or 200 transactions

Official Tax Authority: Illinois Department of Revenue ↗

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ZIP Codes in Winnebago County

61016 6.25% 61024 8.75% 61063 6.25% 61072 8.75% 61073 7.75% 61080 8.75% 61088 7.75% 61101 8.75% 61102 8.75% 61103 8.75% 61104 8.75% 61105 8.75% 61106 8.75% 61107 8.75% 61108 6.25% 61109 7.75% 61110 8.75% 61111 6.25% 61112 6.25% 61114 8.75% 61115 6.25% 61125 8.75% 61126 8.75% 61130 6.25% 61131 6.25% 61132 6.25%

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Key questions and answers regarding sales tax rates, exemptions, and compliance.

The county tax rate for Winnebago County is 0.00%. When combined with Illinois state taxes and local municipal/district taxes, the overall sales tax rate varies between 6.25% and 8.75%.

In Illinois, grocery items are currently Reduced 1% rate. SaaS and digital automated goods are Non-Taxable (Chicago imposes separate 9% Personal Property Lease Tax).