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Greene County residents pay $12,147 in County Sales Tax in May

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Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue

Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue

Greene County taxpayers paid $12,147 in County Sales Tax in May, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a significant decrease from the previous month, when County Sales Tax collection stood at $13,583.

Over the past 12 months, Greene County's residents have collectively paid a total of $133,700 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 Greene County Over Last 12 months
MonthAmount Collected% Change from Previous Month
May$12,147-10.6%
April$13,58310.7%
March$12,26536.6%
February$8,978-44.2%
January$16,08652.9%
December 2024$10,521-13%
November 2024$12,0993.7%
October 2024$11,66618.6%
September 2024$9,841-1.5%
August 2024$9,99530.2%
July 2024$7,675-13.2%
June 2024$8,844-0.2%
May 2024$8,866-

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