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The Illinois delivery tax is a small fee applied to certain retail deliveries within the state. It usually applies when items purchased from a retailer are delivered to a customer’s home through delivery services. The tax is designed to generate revenue for transportation and infrastructure improvements. For consumers, this means that the final cost of online or local delivery orders may include an additional charge. While the amount is generally small, frequent online shoppers may notice the cost over time. Understanding the Illinois delivery tax helps buyers better estimate delivery expenses when placing orders.