Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a significant decrease from the previous month, when County Sales Tax collection stood at $102,628.
Over the past 12 months, Whiteside County's residents have collectively paid a total of $895,897 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 |
|---|---|---|
| July | $89,304 | -13% |
| June | $102,628 | 9.8% |
| May | $93,475 | 11% |
| April | $84,227 | 16.2% |
| March | $72,504 | 11.3% |
| February | $65,167 | -6.1% |
| January | $69,434 | 10.8% |
| December 2024 | $62,677 | -12.8% |
| November 2024 | $71,854 | 3.1% |
| October 2024 | $69,720 | 14.4% |
| September 2024 | $60,943 | 12.9% |
| August 2024 | $53,964 | -8.6% |
| July 2024 | $59,030 | - |
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