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 County Sales Tax collection stood at $86,677.
Over the past 12 months, Iroquois County's residents have collectively paid a total of $496,768 in County Sales Tax.
The County Sales Tax is a local sales tax imposed on retail sales of goods and services within a specific county. It is one of the primary sources of revenue for county governments, funding a wide range of essential services, including education, infrastructure, public safety, public health, and social services. The average rate imposed in Illinois is around 8.2%.
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 | $60,423 | -30.3% |
| April | $86,677 | 85.2% |
| March | $46,792 | 21% |
| February | $38,679 | -23.8% |
| January | $50,785 | 78.5% |
| December 2024 | $28,444 | 7.7% |
| November 2024 | $26,422 | -23.2% |
| October 2024 | $34,389 | 39.2% |
| September 2024 | $24,699 | -29.3% |
| August 2024 | $34,956 | 3.2% |
| July 2024 | $33,883 | 10.7% |
| June 2024 | $30,619 | -3.6% |
| May 2024 | $31,754 | - |
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