Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue
Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a significant decrease from the previous month, when County Sales Tax collection stood at $122,427.
Over the past 12 months, Moultrie County's residents have collectively paid a total of $1.4 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.
| Month | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Month |
|---|---|---|
| February | $95,693 | -21.8% |
| January | $122,427 | 5% |
| December 2024 | $116,633 | -27.1% |
| November 2024 | $159,902 | 27.4% |
| October 2024 | $125,501 | -4.6% |
| September 2024 | $131,605 | 12% |
| August 2024 | $117,533 | 8.6% |
| July 2024 | $108,195 | -14.2% |
| June 2024 | $126,139 | 5.9% |
| May 2024 | $119,152 | -0.2% |
| April 2024 | $119,400 | 14.6% |
| March 2024 | $104,152 | 33.5% |
| February 2024 | $78,003 | - |
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