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Iroquois County ranks 72nd in total sales taxes paid in Illinois during July

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Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Iroquois County taxpayers ranked 72nd in total sales taxes paid per county in July, according to Illinois tax records.

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.

July Iroquois County Sales Tax Revenue Breakdown

Countywide Sales Tax [39.4%]Special County Retailers Occupation Tax [33.3%]County Sales Tax [27.3%]

July Sales Tax Revenues by Type in Iroquois County
Type of TaxTotal 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%

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