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Sheffield trustees consider local sales tax to replace expiring 1% grocery tax
Summary
Board discussed that the State's 1% grocery tax, which currently brings about $19,000 annually to Sheffield, will end Jan. 1, 2026; trustees asked Clerk Ries to include model ordinances with 0.25% increment options in September for possible action.
President Sheila Yepsen reopened a discussion about the State of Illinois 1% grocery tax, telling the board that the tax brings "approximately $19,000 in revenue annually" to Sheffield and will be retired on Jan. 1, 2026. Trustees discussed adopting a non-home-rule local sales tax in 0.25% increments up to 1% to recoup lost revenue; Trustee Taylor said taxation is difficult but a lower percentage than 1% "would be a viable alternative." Clerk Ries will include a model ordinance with percentage options in the September packet so the board can act in time for a January transition.
No ordinance was introduced or voted on at the meeting; the board only discussed policy options and timing. The board emphasized that any local sales tax would apply to Sheffield retail proceeds, including items shipped or delivered to Sheffield-incorporated addresses, if they enact a non-home-rule rate.
