Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a noticeable increase over the previous month, when County Sales Tax collection stood at $24,961.
Over the past 12 months, Carroll County's residents have collectively paid a total of $341,328 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 |
|---|---|---|
| February | $25,638 | 2.7% |
| January | $24,961 | -25.1% |
| December 2024 | $33,314 | 19.4% |
| November 2024 | $27,904 | 0.5% |
| October 2024 | $27,758 | -16% |
| September 2024 | $33,026 | 3% |
| August 2024 | $32,063 | 5.7% |
| July 2024 | $30,348 | -11.7% |
| June 2024 | $34,376 | 6.3% |
| May 2024 | $32,350 | 50.3% |
| April 2024 | $21,518 | 19.1% |
| March 2024 | $18,072 | -9.7% |
| February 2024 | $20,012 | - |
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