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Kankakee County taxpayers give $343,729 in Countywide Sales Tax in March

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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 $343,729 in Countywide Sales Tax in March, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a noticeable decrease from the previous month, when Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $360,173.

Over the past 12 months, Kankakee County's residents have collectively paid a total of $4.6 million 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 Kankakee County Over Last 12 months
MonthAmount Collected% Change from Previous Month
March$343,729-4.6%
February$360,173-16.2%
January$429,67016.7%
December 2024$368,222-6.5%
November 2024$393,6843.4%
October 2024$380,674-8%
September 2024$413,76110%
August 2024$376,1263.1%
July 2024$364,785-11.6%
June 2024$412,8659.6%
May 2024$376,773-2.6%
April 2024$386,91120.3%
March 2024$321,575-

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