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Wednesday, July 23, 2025

Morgan County residents pay $125,431 in Countywide Sales Tax in May

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Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Morgan County taxpayers paid $125,431 in Countywide Sales Tax in May, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a noticeable decrease from the previous month, when Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $125,887.

Over the past 12 months, Morgan County's residents have collectively paid a total of $1.3 million in 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.

Countywide Sales Tax Collected in Morgan County Over Last 12 months
MonthAmount Collected% Change from Previous Month
May$125,431-0.4%
April$125,88718.5%
March$106,2315.1%
February$101,048-15.9%
January$120,15811.3%
December 2024$107,994-2.8%
November 2024$111,1470.8%
October 2024$110,2572.5%
September 2024$107,5220.6%
August 2024$106,893-0.4%
July 2024$107,371-6.8%
June 2024$115,2458%
May 2024$106,672-

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