Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
In total, residents paid $251,737 in sales taxes during May.
The county ranked 85th in the Prairie State the month before, with $104,136 spent in sales taxes.
The largest share of sales taxes paid by Brown County residents in May came from the 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.
| Type of Tax | Total Amount Collected | % Change From Previous Month |
|---|---|---|
| County Sales Tax | $135,833 | 624% |
| County School Facility Tax | $57,085 | 1.4% |
| Countywide Sales Tax | $44,618 | 195.5% |
| Special County Retailers Occupation Tax | $14,201 | 1.4% |
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