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Morgan County residents pay $30,435 in County Sales Tax in March

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Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Morgan County taxpayers paid $30,435 in County Sales Tax in March, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a noticeable increase over the previous month, when County Sales Tax collection stood at $29,623.

Over the past 12 months, Morgan County's residents have collectively paid a total of $307,088 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.

County Sales Tax Collected in Morgan County Over Last 12 months
MonthAmount Collected% Change from Previous Month
March$30,4352.7%
February$29,623-13.2%
January$34,13536.4%
December 2024$25,018-8.6%
November 2024$27,372-8.9%
October 2024$30,05347.2%
September 2024$20,421-14.8%
August 2024$23,967-3%
July 2024$24,71418.9%
June 2024$20,7778.3%
May 2024$19,191-10.2%
April 2024$21,382-11.1%
March 2024$24,041-

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