Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue
Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a significant increase over the previous month, when County Sales Tax collection stood at $18,965.
Over the past 12 months, Cass County's residents have collectively paid a total of $195,602 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 |
|---|---|---|
| February | $20,361 | 7.4% |
| January | $18,965 | 18.1% |
| December 2024 | $16,063 | -14.4% |
| November 2024 | $18,768 | -5.5% |
| October 2024 | $19,862 | 54.4% |
| September 2024 | $12,862 | -14.6% |
| August 2024 | $15,065 | -6.7% |
| July 2024 | $16,144 | 0.1% |
| June 2024 | $16,134 | 17.2% |
| May 2024 | $13,771 | 0.5% |
| April 2024 | $13,709 | -1.4% |
| March 2024 | $13,898 | -44% |
| February 2024 | $24,809 | - |
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