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Chicago local payroll tax

Chicago does not impose a local income tax that affects most paychecks.

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Chicago local payroll tax

No city income tax. Illinois flat 4.95% applies.

Worth checking

Are you a resident of Chicago for tax purposes?
Does the rate match your residency / non-residency status?
Did your work-at-home arrangement change which jurisdiction applies?

Official sources

IRS Publication 15-T, Federal Income Tax Withholding Methods — IRS · 2025 · last verified 2025-04-01
IRS Topic 751 — Social Security and Medicare Withholding Rates — IRS · 2025 · last verified 2025-04-01
SSA — Contribution and Benefit Base — SSA · 2025 · last verified 2025-04-01

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