General Sales Tax

The general sales tax rate within the City of Decatur is 9.25%.  Sales tax is collected by the state and the City’s share is distributed monthly. There is no local City tax imposed on qualifying food and drugs, vehicles, boats, or trailers.

Information regarding varying tax rates (total rate within City):

General merchandise: 9.25% 

  • Breakdown of general sales tax rate by taxing entity:
  • Distribution of general sales tax rate:
    • State of Illinois       5.00%
    • City of Decatur       2.50%
    • Macon County        1.75%

Food, drugs, and medical appliances: 1%

State of Illinois tax distributed monthly to the City

Items required to be titled or registered: 6.25%

State of Illinois tax with 1% distributed monthly to the City

Separate Food & Beverage Tax: 2%