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 Sales Tax collection stood at $32,419.
Over the past 12 months, McDonough County's residents have collectively paid a total of $358,188 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.
| Month | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Month |
|---|---|---|
| August | $36,969 | 14% |
| July | $32,419 | -2.7% |
| June | $33,313 | 10.8% |
| May | $30,076 | -4.3% |
| April | $31,412 | 3% |
| March | $30,508 | 25% |
| February | $24,413 | -31.8% |
| January | $35,804 | 56.8% |
| December 2024 | $22,840 | -17.8% |
| November 2024 | $27,781 | -6.7% |
| October 2024 | $29,781 | 30.2% |
| September 2024 | $22,872 | 22.2% |
| August 2024 | $18,718 | - |
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