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Wednesday, September 17, 2025

McDonough County taxpayers give $82,841 in Countywide Sales Tax in July

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Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

McDonough County taxpayers paid $82,841 in Countywide Sales Tax in July, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a significant decrease from the previous month, when Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $88,948.

Over the past 12 months, McDonough County's residents have collectively paid a total of $960,686 in Countywide Sales Tax.

The Countywide Sales Tax, a crucial revenue stream, is primarily allocated for county governments' use.

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.

Countywide Sales Tax Collected in McDonough County Over Last 12 months
MonthAmount Collected% Change from Previous Month
July$82,841-6.9%
June$88,948-0.8%
May$89,6363.9%
April$86,23920.8%
March$71,408-0.2%
February$71,578-13.7%
January$82,9526.8%
December 2024$77,689-6.8%
November 2024$83,3251.3%
October 2024$82,2788.3%
September 2024$76,00312.1%
August 2024$67,789-1.3%
July 2024$68,663-

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