Sky wrote:


> Illinois has a 1% sales tax for (most) food items, but then that just
> all depends, I think. There are various levels of sales taxes (in
> Illinois). The sales tax on liquor, wine, and beer, not to mention
> cigarettes, is typically a lot higher than non-food stuff like laundry
> detergent, celophane wrap, and other consumer goods.


Lotsa smokers that I know go to Indiana to get their cigs, they are
about 60% cheaper than here in Chicawgo...


> And on top of that, even some townships add their own sales taxes, etc.
> Plus the restaurants might also have additional an additional tax on top
> of regular sales tax too! Go figure. What's that saying - only two
> things are certain in life - death and taxes - only too true.
>


IIRC the sales tax here in Cook County (Chicago) on most consumer
items (excepting food and drugs) is 8.75%...and that may rise soon,
what with the budget crisis.


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Best
Greg