Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a noticeable decrease from the previous month, when County School Facility Tax collection stood at $30,220.
Over the past 12 months, Scott County's residents have collectively paid a total of $295,744 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 |
|---|---|---|
| May | $28,833 | -4.6% |
| April | $30,220 | 31.9% |
| March | $22,913 | 4.9% |
| February | $21,844 | -12.4% |
| January | $24,923 | 23.9% |
| December 2024 | $20,114 | -15.2% |
| November 2024 | $23,707 | -2.9% |
| October 2024 | $24,409 | 4.6% |
| September 2024 | $23,340 | -1.8% |
| August 2024 | $23,771 | 0.2% |
| July 2024 | $23,734 | -15% |
| June 2024 | $27,936 | 19.9% |
| May 2024 | $23,304 | - |
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