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 School Facility Tax collection stood at $108,694.
Over the past 12 months, Cass County's residents have collectively paid a total of $1.2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| May | $118,559 | 9.1% |
| April | $108,694 | 16.6% |
| March | $93,248 | -0.5% |
| February | $93,744 | -8.6% |
| January | $102,555 | 18.7% |
| December 2024 | $86,418 | -5.3% |
| November 2024 | $91,225 | 0.4% |
| October 2024 | $90,822 | 0.9% |
| September 2024 | $89,984 | 0.8% |
| August 2024 | $89,244 | -4.8% |
| July 2024 | $93,744 | -5.5% |
| June 2024 | $99,228 | 15.4% |
| May 2024 | $85,962 | - |
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