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 $35,804.
Over the past 12 months, McDonough County's residents have collectively paid a total of $290,763 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 | $24,413 | -31.8% |
| January | $35,804 | 56.8% |
| December 2024 | $22,840 | -17.8% |
| November 2024 | $27,781 | -6.7% |
| October 2024 | $29,781 | 30.2% |
| September 2024 | $22,872 | 22.2% |
| August 2024 | $18,718 | -16% |
| July 2024 | $22,286 | 5.3% |
| June 2024 | $21,162 | -5.6% |
| May 2024 | $22,406 | 10.6% |
| April 2024 | $20,268 | -9.6% |
| March 2024 | $22,432 | 19.2% |
| February 2024 | $18,821 | - |
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