Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a significant decrease from the previous month, when County School Facility Tax collection stood at $428,131.
Over the past 12 months, Morgan County's residents have collectively paid a total of $4.5 million in County School Facility Tax.
The County School Facility Tax is a local sales tax that funds school construction and repairs. The tax is typically imposed at a rate of up to 1%. Authorized in Illinois in 2007, it has since then been adopted by over 60 counties. The tax is often viewed as a way to support schools without raising property taxes.
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 | $363,319 | -15.1% |
| January | $428,131 | 13.2% |
| December 2024 | $378,121 | -1.3% |
| November 2024 | $382,933 | 0.2% |
| October 2024 | $382,156 | 3.2% |
| September 2024 | $370,128 | -1.8% |
| August 2024 | $376,871 | -2.4% |
| July 2024 | $386,054 | -4% |
| June 2024 | $402,306 | 10.3% |
| May 2024 | $364,824 | -1.4% |
| April 2024 | $370,001 | 11.8% |
| March 2024 | $330,945 | -4.6% |
| February 2024 | $347,008 | - |
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