Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a noticeable decrease from the previous month, when County Sales Tax collection stood at $45,510.
Over the past 12 months, Carroll County's residents have collectively paid a total of $437,499 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 |
|---|---|---|
| August | $44,594 | -2% |
| July | $45,510 | -16% |
| June | $54,185 | 15.2% |
| May | $47,022 | 34.8% |
| April | $34,887 | -9.9% |
| March | $38,700 | 51% |
| February | $25,638 | 2.7% |
| January | $24,961 | -25.1% |
| December 2024 | $33,314 | 19.4% |
| November 2024 | $27,904 | 0.5% |
| October 2024 | $27,758 | -16% |
| September 2024 | $33,026 | 3% |
| August 2024 | $32,063 | - |
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