Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue
Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a noticeable decrease from the previous month, when County Sales Tax collection stood at $37,624.
Over the past 12 months, Morgan County's residents have collectively paid a total of $373,436 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 | $36,959 | -1.8% |
| July | $37,624 | 22.5% |
| June | $30,701 | -14% |
| May | $35,718 | 1% |
| April | $35,377 | 16.2% |
| March | $30,435 | 2.7% |
| February | $29,623 | -13.2% |
| January | $34,135 | 36.4% |
| December 2024 | $25,018 | -8.6% |
| November 2024 | $27,372 | -8.9% |
| October 2024 | $30,053 | 47.2% |
| September 2024 | $20,421 | -14.8% |
| August 2024 | $23,966 | - |
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