Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a significant increase over the previous month, when County Sales Tax collection stood at $18,760.
Over the past 12 months, Brown County's residents have collectively paid a total of $269,571 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 |
|---|---|---|
| May | $135,833 | 624% |
| April | $18,760 | 57.9% |
| March | $11,879 | 4.8% |
| February | $11,331 | -33.8% |
| January | $17,129 | 7.2% |
| December 2024 | $15,982 | 28.5% |
| November 2024 | $12,434 | 45.7% |
| October 2024 | $8,532 | -29.3% |
| September 2024 | $12,065 | 8.4% |
| August 2024 | $11,131 | 58.4% |
| July 2024 | $7,026 | -5.9% |
| June 2024 | $7,469 | -45% |
| May 2024 | $13,575 | - |
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