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Ogle County collects $135,243 in County Sales Tax in August

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Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Ogle County taxpayers paid $135,243 in County Sales Tax in August, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a significant increase over the previous month, when County Sales Tax collection stood at $116,714.

Over the past 12 months, Ogle County's residents have collectively paid a total of $1.3 million 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.

County Sales Tax Collected in Ogle County Over Last 12 months
MonthAmount Collected% Change from Previous Month
August$135,24315.9%
July$116,7142.6%
June$113,773-2.6%
May$116,8662.8%
April$113,7123.7%
March$109,7075.4%
February$104,072-8.2%
January$113,3330.8%
December 2024$112,42620.4%
November 2024$93,4006.7%
October 2024$87,556-28.4%
September 2024$122,25446.7%
August 2024$83,314-

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