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 $69,035.
Over the past 12 months, Stephenson County's residents have collectively paid a total of $835,692 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 |
|---|---|---|
| March | $71,801 | 4% |
| February | $69,035 | -15.8% |
| January | $82,032 | 21.8% |
| December 2024 | $67,339 | -13.4% |
| November 2024 | $77,803 | 17.4% |
| October 2024 | $66,286 | 0.8% |
| September 2024 | $65,787 | 23.9% |
| August 2024 | $53,096 | -20.4% |
| July 2024 | $66,738 | 6.8% |
| June 2024 | $62,476 | -28.5% |
| May 2024 | $87,404 | 32.6% |
| April 2024 | $65,895 | 21.8% |
| March 2024 | $54,106 | - |
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