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De Witt County collects $560,652 in Countywide Sales Tax in 2024

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Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue

Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue

De Witt County taxpayers paid $560,652 in Countywide Sales Tax in 2024, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a noticeable increase over the previous year, when Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $541,946.

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 De Witt County Over Last 7 Years
YearAmount Collected% Change from Previous Year
2024$560,6523.5%
2023$541,9464.3%
2022$519,4604.9%
2021$495,41824.4%
2020$398,2706.5%
2019$373,824-12.5%
2018$427,171-

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