De Witt County taxpayers paid $39,916 in County Sales Tax in May, according to Illinois tax records.
This figure marks a noticeable decrease from the previous month, when County Sales Tax collection stood at $40,402.
Over the past 12 months, De Witt County’s residents have collectively paid a total of $393,223 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 | $39,916 | -1.2% |
| April | $40,402 | 36.9% |
| March | $29,505 | 27.4% |
| February | $23,153 | -53.4% |
| January | $49,736 | 135.3% |
| December 2024 | $21,135 | -53% |
| November 2024 | $44,949 | -9.6% |
| October 2024 | $49,745 | 137.2% |
| September 2024 | $20,969 | -10.5% |
| August 2024 | $23,425 | 8.9% |
| July 2024 | $21,514 | -25.2% |
| June 2024 | $28,774 | 29.7% |
| May 2024 | $22,179 | – |
