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 $56,841.
Over the past 12 months, Jo Daviess County's residents have collectively paid a total of $681,719 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 |
|---|---|---|
| May | $72,372 | 27.3% |
| April | $56,841 | -2.9% |
| March | $58,511 | 4.9% |
| February | $55,773 | -6% |
| January | $59,304 | 23.7% |
| December 2024 | $47,949 | -20% |
| November 2024 | $59,901 | 13.1% |
| October 2024 | $52,963 | -1.1% |
| September 2024 | $53,541 | -19.9% |
| August 2024 | $66,801 | 57.3% |
| July 2024 | $42,459 | -23.2% |
| June 2024 | $55,304 | 2.6% |
| May 2024 | $53,883 | - |
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