Freeport Sales Tax Calculator
The combined sales tax rate in Freeport, Illinois is 9% in 2026 — a 6.25% Illinois state rate plus 2.75% in local add-ons. That is the 60th highest rate of the 122 Illinois cities we track, and it runs above Illinois's 8.92% average. On a $100 purchase that's $9.00 in tax for a $109.00 total.
$100.00 total
Before tax: $100.00 · Sales tax: $0.00 (0%)
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Freeport sales tax rate in 2026
Freeport charges a combined sales tax rate of 9%: the Illinois statewide base of 6.25% plus 2.75% in city and county add-ons. Freeport is in Stephenson County.
That local add-on is set by Freeport and the taxing districts that overlap it, which is why neighboring cities in Illinois can charge a different total even a few miles apart.
Freeport vs the rest of Illinois
At 9%, Freeport runs above Illinois's 8.92% statewide average combined rate by 0.08%. Among the 122 Illinois cities we track by combined rate, Freeport ranks the 60th highest.
That puts Freeport on the higher end for Illinois — worth double-checking against the official lookup tool if you're quoting a price to a customer or filing a return.
Sales tax examples in Freeport
At Freeport's 9% combined rate:
$100 → $9.00 tax, $109.00 total · $1,000 → $90.00 tax, $1,090.00 total · $25,000 car purchase → $2,250 tax, $27,250 total.
Working backwards: a $1,090.00 receipt total in Freeport means the pre-tax price was $1,000.00 and $90.00 was tax — use “Remove tax” mode above to reverse any total instantly.
A note on Freeport's exact rate
The 9% rate applies within Freeport's official city limits as published by Illinois DOR — Tax Rate Finder. Addresses with a Freeport mailing address but outside the incorporated city line — a common situation on the edges of any city — can fall under a different, usually lower, rate.
For an address-exact rate, use the official lookup tool: Illinois DOR — Tax Rate Finder. This calculator pre-fills the published city-limits rate as a reliable starting point.
Freeport sales tax — frequently asked questions
What is the sales tax rate in Freeport, Illinois?
Freeport's combined sales tax rate is 9% in 2026 — 6.25% Illinois state tax plus 2.75% in local add-ons. That's the 60th highest rate of the 122 Illinois cities we track.
How much is sales tax on $100 in Freeport?
At Freeport's 9% rate, sales tax on a $100 purchase is $9.00, for a $109.00 total.
How much sales tax will I pay on a $25,000 car in Freeport?
At Freeport's 9% combined rate, sales tax on a $25,000 vehicle purchase is about $2,250, for a $27,250 total before any trade-in credit or registration fees.
Is Freeport's sales tax higher or lower than the Illinois average?
Freeport runs above Illinois's 8.92% statewide average by 0.08%, ranking the 60th highest of the 122 Illinois cities we track.
How do I calculate sales tax backwards from a total in Freeport?
Divide the total by 1 plus the rate. A $1,090.00 total in Freeport works back to a $1,000.00 pre-tax price and $90.00 of tax. Use “Remove tax” mode above to do this automatically.
Does Freeport's sales tax rate apply everywhere in the Freeport area?
The 9% rate applies within Freeport's official city limits. Nearby addresses outside the incorporated boundary can be taxed at a different rate — check Illinois DOR — Tax Rate Finder for an address-exact figure.
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