Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue
Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue
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
| Year | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,517,728 | 0.6% |
| 2023 | $4,491,524 | 1.9% |
| 2022 | $4,406,896 | 5.4% |
| 2021 | $4,182,445 | 27.9% |
| 2020 | $3,268,840 | 3.2% |
| 2019 | $3,168,056 | -12.8% |
| 2018 | $3,632,855 | - |
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Village of Aroma Park• Illinois Department of Revenue• Village of Sammons Point• Village of Herscher• Village of Limestone• Village of Manteno• Village of Bourbonnais• Village of Hopkins Park• Village of Irwin• Village of St. Anne• Village of Grant Park• Village of Sun River Terrace• Village Of Union Hill• City of Kankakee• City of Momence• Village Of Buckingham• Village Of Bonfield
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