Trailers & Vehicles:
- Illinois Residents:
- We are required to collect 6.25% sales tax (DeKalb County).
- Residents of Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry, Will, Madison, and St. Clair Counties may receive a tax bill from their home county for the difference owed.
- Illinois residents pay the applicable $165 title fee and plate fees.
- We process the IL ST-556 tax return, title and registration application, and issue temporary registration.
- Out of State Residents:
- Residents of AZ, CA, FL, IN, MA, MI, SC will be charged sales tax as required by Illinois Department of Revenue. For more information, please refer to ST-58, Non-Reciprocal Tax Rate Chart.
- We do not collect sales tax for trailers & vehicles sold to residents of other states.
- There is no "out of state" sales tax exemption for sales outside of the USA (ie - Mexico and Canada). IL sales tax of 6.25% is required to be collected and paid.
- Out of state residents are responsible to pay and apply for title, registration, and sales tax as required by their home state. The address used on title related documents can NOT be modified AFTER the sale.
- All out of state buyers will receive a 90-day temporary drive-away permit.
- Additional Requirements:
- All trailer and vehicle purchases are charged $100 document fee on each stock number.
- All new trailers over 26,000 lbs GVW will be charged 12% Federal Excise Tax (FET) in addition to the normal sales tax.
- Buyers are responsible for understanding and complying with all Federal and State DOT regulations, including driver's license and license plate requirements for their specific application and combination.
- Safety Lane Inspections may be required and is the buyer's responsbility to complete. It is based on the plate type and the specific weight rating. For more information, please click here.
Truck Beds, Snow Removal Equipment & General Merchandise:
- Local pickup in Sycamore, IL is charged 8% sales tax.
- Items shipped out of state via common carrier are not charged Illinois sales tax.
- Exception: Marketplace sales (such as eBay) are charged sales tax based on marketplace policy.





