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Thursday, May 1, 2025

Just over $13.4 million in County School Facility Tax collected in 2024 for Macon County

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Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue

Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue

Macon County taxpayers paid just over $13.4 million in County School Facility Tax in 2024, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a noticeable increase over the previous year, when County School Facility Tax collection stood at approximately $13 million.

The County School Facility Tax is a local sales tax that funds school construction and repairs. The tax is typically imposed at a rate of up to 1%. Authorized in Illinois in 2007, it has since then been adopted by over 60 counties. The tax is often viewed as a way to support schools without raising property taxes.

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.

County School Facility Tax Collected in Macon County Over Last 7 Years
YearAmount Collected% Change from Previous Year
2024$13,441,4543.6%
2023$12,977,8983.9%
2022$12,493,7879.1%
2021$11,455,65124.5%
2020$9,203,8083.7%
2019$8,878,184-8.2%
2018$9,668,395-

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