Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue
Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a significant decrease from the previous month, when Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $80,441.
Over the past 12 months, Iroquois County's residents have collectively paid a total of $793,175 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.
| Month | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Month |
|---|---|---|
| May | $76,155 | -5.3% |
| April | $80,441 | 28.9% |
| March | $62,394 | 2.7% |
| February | $60,766 | -12.9% |
| January | $69,748 | 11.6% |
| December 2024 | $62,481 | 1.4% |
| November 2024 | $61,636 | -7.2% |
| October 2024 | $66,395 | 6.8% |
| September 2024 | $62,140 | 1% |
| August 2024 | $61,534 | -4.3% |
| July 2024 | $64,288 | -1.4% |
| June 2024 | $65,197 | 2.3% |
| May 2024 | $63,730 | - |
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