Retirement Tax Breakdown for Illinois Residents

Complete Illinois retirement tax guide: income tax rates, capital gains treatment, Social Security and pension taxation, property taxes, and sales tax. Overall retiree-friendliness rank: #11 of 51.

State Income Tax
4.95% top rate

1 bracket(s)

Capital Gains Rate
4.95%

Treated as ordinary income

Property Tax Rate
2.08%

#2 (Very Low)

Sales Tax Rate
8.9%

State 6.25% + local avg 8.9%

Tax-Friendly State

Illinois does not tax any retirement income including Social Security, pensions, and 401(k)/IRA distributions. The flat 4.95% tax on other income is moderate. High property taxes are the main drawback.

Retirement Income Taxation

Social Security

Not taxed

Pension Income

Not taxed

Retirement Exemption

None

Tax Comparison Summary

State income tax4.95% top
Capital gains4.95%
Property tax2.08% effective
Sales tax8.9% combined
Overall retiree rank#11 of 51

Illinois Income Tax Brackets

State Tax Bracket Schedule

RateFromTo
4.95%$0No limit

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