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Illinois Transfer Tax Calculator (State + County)
Every Illinois deed carries a state stamp and a county stamp. Enter the price and get both, rounded exactly the way the recorder rounds them.
Illinois rates
| Stamp | Rate | Customary payer |
|---|---|---|
| State of Illinois | $0.50 per $500 | Seller |
| County (all 102 counties) | $0.25 per $500 | Seller |
Figures are drawn from the same rate book the calculator runs on.
Questions
Frequently asked
How is Illinois transfer tax calculated?
The state charges $0.50 per $500 or fraction of $500, and every county adds $0.25 per $500. A mortgage the buyer assumes is excluded from the base when it is stated on the deed.
Does Illinois have a mansion tax?
Illinois has no state mansion tax.