Manhattan Sales Tax Calculator
The combined sales tax rate in Manhattan, Illinois is 8.25% in 2026 — a 6.25% Illinois state rate plus 2% in local add-ons. That is the 28th lowest rate of the 122 Illinois cities we track, and it runs below Illinois's 8.92% average. On a $100 purchase that's $8.25 in tax for a $108.25 total.
$100.00 total
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Manhattan sales tax rate in 2026
Manhattan charges a combined sales tax rate of 8.25%: the Illinois statewide base of 6.25% plus 2% in city and county add-ons. Manhattan is in Will County.
That local add-on is set by Manhattan and the taxing districts that overlap it, which is why neighboring cities in Illinois can charge a different total even a few miles apart.
Manhattan vs the rest of Illinois
At 8.25%, Manhattan runs below Illinois's 8.92% statewide average combined rate by 0.67%. Among the 122 Illinois cities we track by combined rate, Manhattan ranks the 28th lowest.
That makes Manhattan comparatively light on sales tax for Illinois, though it's still well above zero.
Sales tax examples in Manhattan
At Manhattan's 8.25% combined rate:
$100 → $8.25 tax, $108.25 total · $1,000 → $82.50 tax, $1,082.50 total · $25,000 car purchase → $2,063 tax, $27,063 total.
Working backwards: a $1,080.00 receipt total in Manhattan means the pre-tax price was $997.69 and $82.31 was tax — use “Remove tax” mode above to reverse any total instantly.
A note on Manhattan's exact rate
The 8.25% rate applies within Manhattan's official city limits as published by Illinois DOR — Tax Rate Finder. Addresses with a Manhattan 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.
Manhattan sales tax — frequently asked questions
What is the sales tax rate in Manhattan, Illinois?
Manhattan's combined sales tax rate is 8.25% in 2026 — 6.25% Illinois state tax plus 2% in local add-ons. That's the 28th lowest rate of the 122 Illinois cities we track.
How much is sales tax on $100 in Manhattan?
At Manhattan's 8.25% rate, sales tax on a $100 purchase is $8.25, for a $108.25 total.
How much sales tax will I pay on a $25,000 car in Manhattan?
At Manhattan's 8.25% combined rate, sales tax on a $25,000 vehicle purchase is about $2,063, for a $27,063 total before any trade-in credit or registration fees.
Is Manhattan's sales tax higher or lower than the Illinois average?
Manhattan runs below Illinois's 8.92% statewide average by 0.67%, ranking the 28th lowest of the 122 Illinois cities we track.
How do I calculate sales tax backwards from a total in Manhattan?
Divide the total by 1 plus the rate. A $1,080.00 total in Manhattan works back to a $997.69 pre-tax price and $82.31 of tax. Use “Remove tax” mode above to do this automatically.
Does Manhattan's sales tax rate apply everywhere in the Manhattan area?
The 8.25% rate applies within Manhattan'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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