Sales tax in Crystal Lake, IL
The combined sales tax rate in Crystal Lake, IL is about 8.75%, and ranges from 7.5% to 8.75% depending on the exact address.
Estimated from 4 ZIP codes covering Crystal Lake. Enter your ZIP code in the calculator for a closer figure.
- ZIP codes
- 4 on file, every one crossing the city line
- County
- Mchenry County
ZIP codes in Crystal Lake
4 on file, every one crossing the city line. Each has its own page.
4 ZIP codes crossing the city line
Part of each of these lies outside Crystal Lake. An address in one may be taxed at a neighbour's rate instead, and the figure shown is the most likely one across the whole ZIP code.
| ZIP code | Combined rate | Also reaches |
|---|---|---|
| 60012 | ~8.75% (7.5%–8.75%) | Bull Valley and Prairie Grove |
| 60014 | ~8.75% (7.5%–8.75%) | Lake In The Hills, Oakwood Hills and Prairie Grove |
| 60098 | ~8.75% (7.5%–8.75%) | Bull Valley, Greenwood, Wonder Lake and Woodstock |
| 60156 | ~8.75% (7.5%–8.75%) | Algonquin, Cary and Lake In The Hills |
Who levies sales tax across Crystal Lake's ZIP codes
Each government below levies its own share, but not all of them reach every address: the ZIP codes covering Crystal Lake reach into more than one city, and an address pays only the shares whose boundary it falls inside.
| Jurisdiction | Type | Rate | Applies to | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | state | 6.25% | all 4 ZIP codes | Jan 1, 1990 | Illinois machine-readable sales tax rate files |
| Mchenry County | county | 1.25% | all 4 ZIP codes | Aug 1, 2026 | Illinois machine-readable sales tax rate files |
| Crystal Lake | city | 1.25% | all 4 ZIP codes | Aug 1, 2026 | Illinois machine-readable sales tax rate files |
| Bull Valley | city | 1% | 2 of 4 ZIP codes | Aug 1, 2026 | Illinois machine-readable sales tax rate files |
| Lake In The Hills | city | 1% | 2 of 4 ZIP codes | Aug 1, 2026 | Illinois machine-readable sales tax rate files |
| Prairie Grove | city | 0% | 2 of 4 ZIP codes | Aug 1, 2026 | Illinois machine-readable sales tax rate files |
| Algonquin | city | 1% | 1 of 4 ZIP codes | Aug 1, 2026 | Illinois machine-readable sales tax rate files |
| Cary | city | 1% | 1 of 4 ZIP codes | Aug 1, 2026 | Illinois machine-readable sales tax rate files |
| Greenwood | city | 0% | 1 of 4 ZIP codes | Aug 1, 2026 | Illinois machine-readable sales tax rate files |
| Oakwood Hills | city | 0% | 1 of 4 ZIP codes | Aug 1, 2026 | Illinois machine-readable sales tax rate files |
| Wonder Lake | city | 1% | 1 of 4 ZIP codes | Aug 1, 2026 | Illinois machine-readable sales tax rate files |
| Woodstock | city | 1.25% | 1 of 4 ZIP codes | Aug 1, 2026 | Illinois machine-readable sales tax rate files |
No total is shown because more than one city is listed. An address falls inside only one of each, so these shares are alternatives rather than a stack, and adding them all up would give a figure nobody pays.
What can change the tax you pay in Crystal Lake, IL
- ZIP codes shared with a neighbour. 4 of Crystal Lake's 4 ZIP codes are also reached by Bull Valley, Lake In The Hills, Prairie Grove and Algonquin and 5 other places, so an address in one of them can owe a neighbour's rate instead of Crystal Lake's.
- What you are buying. Categories are not taxed alike. The calculator switches between general merchandise, prepared food and lodging, which are the categories we hold rates for here.
How Crystal Lake compares with the rest of Illinois
Crystal Lake's ~8.75% is above what most ZIP codes carry in Illinois. Of the state's 1,568 ZIP codes with a figure, 91 land on the same one, 1,152 carry a lower figure and 325 a higher one. Across Illinois the combined rate runs from 6.25% to 11.25%. See every city in Illinois.
| Combined rate | ZIP codes | Which is this city |
|---|---|---|
| ~7.25% | 344 | |
| ~7.75% | 206 | |
| ~8.25% | 184 | |
| ~10.5% | 114 | |
| ~6.25% | 104 | |
| ~8.75% | 91 | Crystal Lake |
Counted from ZIP-code figures. A tilde marks a band where some ZIP codes cross a tax boundary and are counted at their most likely rate.
How sales tax is collected
The seller generally collects the tax from the buyer at the point of sale and passes it to the authorities that levied it. In most states it is added at the till rather than included in the advertised price. Read how sales tax works, including sourcing rules, online purchases and who is required to collect.
Rates last verified: Sep 6, 2026. This is when the source was last read, not when this page was last edited.
TaxAndTips provides informational estimates from published tax-rate data. Actual tax treatment can depend on the product or service, the exact address, the transaction, exemption status and applicable law. For official obligations, consult the taxing authority or a qualified tax professional.
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