Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
In total, residents paid just over $3 million in sales taxes during 2024.
The county ranked 58th in the Prairie State the year before, with just over $3.1 million spent in sales taxes.
The largest share of sales taxes paid by Moultrie County residents in 2024 came from the 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.
2024 Moultrie County Sales Tax Revenues by Type
| Type of Tax | Amount Collected in Year | % Change From Previous Year |
|---|---|---|
| County Sales Tax | $1,419,787 | -4.4% |
| Special County Retailers Occupation Tax | $1,004,087 | -3.2% |
| Countywide Sales Tax | $586,151 | -2.2% |
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