Chicago, Illinois - Understanding Tax Collection

• If you’ve been collecting tax in Chicago
• If you or your event is tax-exempt

Under the Eventbrite Merchant Agreement, you authorize Eventbrite to collect and remit taxes on your ticket sales in jurisdictions where Eventbrite is legally required to do so. Please note that you’re responsible for understanding all of your tax obligations.

If you’ve been collecting tax in Chicago

You will no longer be able to collect tax in Chicago only.  If you’ve been collecting tax in Chicago only, you are now required to collect both Chicago and Cook County Amusement Tax.

When you set up your event, you’ll be able to enter your Chicago and Cook County Amusement Tax ID’s and continue to collect taxes on your total sales using our tax tool. If you don’t enter a Chicago and Cook County Amusement Tax ID, you won’t be able to add amusement tax to your ticket sales and Eventbrite will do so on your behalf. 

If you or your event is tax-exempt

When you set up your event, you’ll have to answer a couple brief questions in Tax Settings. Tax won’t be charged to you or the attendee if your event is not taxable or otherwise tax exempt (e.g., live cultural performances located in Chicago with a venue capacity of no more than 1,500 people or live performances in Cook County with a venue capacity of 750 people or less).  

NOTE: Eventbrite may request supporting documents to verify your answer(s). You’re responsible for providing supporting documents when requested.