Kankakee County taxpayers paid $204,588 in County Sales Tax in May, according to Illinois tax records.
This figure marks a significant increase over the previous month, when County Sales Tax collection stood at $183,828.
Over the past 12 months, Kankakee County’s residents have collectively paid a total of $2.1 million in County Sales Tax.
The County Sales Tax is a local sales tax imposed on retail sales of goods and services within a specific county. It is one of the primary sources of revenue for county governments, funding a wide range of essential services, including education, infrastructure, public safety, public health, and social services. The average rate imposed in Illinois is around 8.2%.
A 2025 WalletHub study found that Illinois has the highest overall taxes in the U.S., with rates more than 50% higher than the national average. The study estimates that a median household in Illinois pays an effective tax rate of 16.58%, or about $13,099 per year.
| Month | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Month |
|---|---|---|
| May | $204,588 | 11.3% |
| April | $183,828 | 40.2% |
| March | $131,133 | -14.1% |
| February | $152,602 | 4% |
| January | $146,778 | 7% |
| December 2024 | $137,157 | -19.8% |
| November 2024 | $170,976 | -10.6% |
| October 2024 | $191,260 | -37.4% |
| September 2024 | $305,544 | 116.2% |
| August 2024 | $141,310 | 29.6% |
| July 2024 | $109,051 | -52.2% |
| June 2024 | $228,054 | 88.1% |
| May 2024 | $121,219 | – |
