Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a noticeable increase over the previous year, when Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at approximately $1.9 million.
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 Whiteside County Over Last 7 Years
| Year | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,953,377 | 2.3% |
| 2023 | $1,909,382 | -0.5% |
| 2022 | $1,919,706 | 7.7% |
| 2021 | $1,781,875 | 29.4% |
| 2020 | $1,376,651 | 0.2% |
| 2019 | $1,374,491 | -4.6% |
| 2018 | $1,440,634 | - |
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