Social boundaries are established social rules that are considered typical because most people in society agree that they are reasonable ways to live. For instance, in America, it is rude to belch in front of others.
Illinois Tax Rates. The Illinois (IL) state sales tax rate is currently 6.25%. Depending on local municipalities, the total tax rate can be as high as 11%. Other, local-level tax rates in the state of Illinois include home rule, non-home rule, water commission, mass transit, park district, business district, county public safety, public facilities or transportation and county school facility tax.
Additional Illinois State Taxes. Sales Tax: The state sales tax rate is 6.25%. However, prescription and non-prescriptions drugs, medical equipment, and qualifying food purchases are only taxed at 1%. Localities can add their own sales taxes, which can bring sales tax rates up to 11.5% in some areas. Gasoline Tax: 39 cents per gallon for unleaded.