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Kankakee County taxpayers give approximately $4.5 million in Countywide Sales Tax in 2024

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Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue

Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue

Kankakee County taxpayers paid approximately $4.5 million in Countywide Sales Tax in 2024, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a noticeable increase over the previous year, when Countywide Sales Tax collection stood just under $4.5 million.

The Countywide Sales Tax, a crucial revenue stream, is primarily allocated for county governments' use.

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.

Countywide Sales Tax Collected in Kankakee County Over Last 7 Years
YearAmount Collected% Change from Previous Year
2024$4,517,7280.6%
2023$4,491,5241.9%
2022$4,406,8965.4%
2021$4,182,44527.9%
2020$3,268,8403.2%
2019$3,168,056-12.8%
2018$3,632,855-

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