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Ogle County ranks 66th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois during April

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Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Ogle County taxpayers ranked 66th in total sales taxes paid per county in April, according to Illinois tax records.

In total, residents paid $248,120 in sales taxes during April.

The county ranked 59th in the Prairie State the month before, with $232,316 spent in sales taxes.

The largest share of sales taxes paid by Ogle County residents in April came from the Countywide Sales Tax.

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.

April Ogle County Sales Tax Revenue Breakdown

Countywide Sales Tax [54.2%]County Sales Tax [45.8%]

April Sales Tax Revenues by Type in Ogle County
Type of TaxTotal Amount Collected% Change From Previous Month
Countywide Sales Tax$134,4089.6%
County Sales Tax$113,7123.7%

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