{"id":46194,"date":"2026-10-20T04:00:20","date_gmt":"2026-10-20T11:00:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/?p=46194"},"modified":"2026-10-26T02:54:53","modified_gmt":"2026-10-26T09:54:53","slug":"taxes-on-selling-a-house-in-illinois","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/taxes-on-selling-a-house-in-illinois\/","title":{"rendered":"Taxes on Selling a House in Illinois: What to Expect"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/how-do-i-sell-my-house\/\">Selling a home<\/a> can be an exciting step toward a fresh start, whether you\u2019re moving closer to work in Chicago, retiring in Champaign, or trading a suburban property in Joliet for something that better fits your needs. But before you decide how to use the money from your sale, remember the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/what-fees-are-associated-with-selling-a-house\/\">costs of selling a home<\/a>. 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