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The mission of the City of Des Plaines is to continually enhance the quality of life enjoyed by the citizens and businesses of the community through the development and delivery of reliable and efficient services.

 

 

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Sales Tax

Sales Tax

Currently, Des Plaines sales tax for general merchandise is remitted as follows:

Effective thru 3/31/08 Effective 4/1/08 Effective 7/1/08

ST - State Sales Tax - State's share of state-wide tax

5.00%

5.00%

5.00%

MT - Municipal Tax - All municipalities' share of state-wide tax

1.00%

1.00%

1.00%

STRTA - Regional Trans. Authority's share of state-wide tax

0.25%

0.25%

0.25%

HMR - Municipal Home Rule Sales Tax

1.00%

1.00%

1.00%

CHMR - County Home Rule Sales Tax

0.75%

0.75%

1.75%

RTA - Regional Transportation Authority Sales Tax

0.75%

1.00%

1.00%

Total

8.75%

9.00%

10.00%

Food & Bev*

1.00%

1.00%

1.00%

Total for Food & Bev only

9.75%

10.00%

11.00%

* (The additional 1% for Prepared Food and Beverage is for consumable food and beverage, not in a manufacturer's package.)

Des Plaines sales tax for food & drug (groceries, medicines and medical supplies) is taxed as follows:

State

1.25%

Municipality

1.00%

Total

2.25%

The State of Illinois collects home rule sales tax. If you have questions about remittance of sales tax please contact:

State of Illinois
Department of Revenue
Sales Tax Division
100 West Randolph Chicago, IL 60601
312-814-5258
or
800-732-8866

 

 


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Events Calendar
9/13/10 Plan Commission
9/14/10 Historical Society Board
9/14/10 Consumer Protection Commission
9/14/10 Zoning Board of Appeals
News Headlines
Current Des Plaines River Road Reconstruction Started June 21, 2010
9/10/10 Des Plaines Hosts Transportation Group
9/9/10 ComEd Proposes Innovative Plan to Modernize the Illinois Electric System and Assist Low-Income Households
9/9/10 ComEd launches nation’s first “Smart Grid Innovation Corridor”
9/7/10 Mayor Presents Marine Bagneschi with Des Plaines Flag

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Labor Day
Residential garbage and recycling collection will be delayed by one day next week. Monday pick-ups will be completed on Tuesday, and so on. Related concerns can be directed to Arc Disposal at 847- 981-0091. 
Independence Day Celebration
The Independence Day weekend was an event to remember in Des Plaines.
Click here to read more about the July 4th celebration.
Casino Groundbreaking
For the $445 million casino and entertainment complex at Des Plaines River Road and Devon Avenue in Des Plaines.
Click here to read more about the groundbreaking.