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Iroquois County collects $62,394 in Countywide Sales Tax in March

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Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Iroquois County taxpayers paid $62,394 in Countywide Sales Tax in March, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a noticeable increase over the previous month, when Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $60,766.

Over the past 12 months, Iroquois County's residents have collectively paid a total of $763,081 in Countywide Sales Tax.

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 Iroquois County Over Last 12 months
MonthAmount Collected% Change from Previous Month
March$62,3942.7%
February$60,766-12.9%
January$69,74811.6%
December 2024$62,4811.4%
November 2024$61,636-7.2%
October 2024$66,3956.8%
September 2024$62,1401%
August 2024$61,534-4.3%
July 2024$64,288-1.4%
June 2024$65,1972.3%
May 2024$63,7301.5%
April 2024$62,77212.1%
March 2024$56,005-

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