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Thursday, May 1, 2025

$319,955 in Countywide Sales Tax collected in February for Macon County

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Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Macon County taxpayers paid $319,955 in Countywide Sales Tax in February, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a significant decrease from the previous month, when Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $362,368.

Over the past 12 months, Macon County's residents have collectively paid a total of $3.9 million in 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.

Countywide Sales Tax Collected in Macon County Over Last 12 months
MonthAmount Collected% Change from Previous Month
February$319,955-11.7%
January$362,36812.1%
December 2024$323,285-7.7%
November 2024$350,29410.1%
October 2024$318,224-2.8%
September 2024$327,2563.6%
August 2024$315,967-1.6%
July 2024$321,082-5.4%
June 2024$339,5619%
May 2024$311,454-5.1%
April 2024$328,03719%
March 2024$275,699-2.6%
February 2024$283,072-

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