Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a significant increase over the previous month, when County Sales Tax collection stood at $84,659.
Over the past 12 months, Macon County's residents have collectively paid a total of $818,060 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 |
|---|---|---|
| March | $96,153 | 13.6% |
| February | $84,659 | 11.6% |
| January | $75,827 | 13.7% |
| December 2024 | $66,714 | -12.1% |
| November 2024 | $75,932 | 26.4% |
| October 2024 | $60,080 | -3.4% |
| September 2024 | $62,218 | 2.1% |
| August 2024 | $60,925 | -12.3% |
| July 2024 | $69,463 | 22.2% |
| June 2024 | $56,824 | 2.3% |
| May 2024 | $55,540 | 3.4% |
| April 2024 | $53,725 | 42.1% |
| March 2024 | $37,801 | - |
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