Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
In total, residents paid $182,091 in sales taxes during July.
The county ranked 71st in the Prairie State the month before, with $200,796 spent in sales taxes.
The largest share of sales taxes paid by Iroquois County residents in July came from the 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.
Type of Tax | Total Amount Collected | % Change From Previous Month |
---|---|---|
Countywide Sales Tax | $71,659 | -6.3% |
Special County Retailers Occupation Tax | $60,681 | -3.9% |
County Sales Tax | $49,751 | -18.7% |