Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a noticeable increase over the previous month, when County School Facility Tax collection stood just under $1.4 million.
Over the past 12 months, Macon County's residents have collectively paid a total of $15.1 million in County School Facility Tax.
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.
| Month | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Month |
|---|---|---|
| August | $1,386,620 | 0.1% |
| July | $1,384,880 | -1.6% |
| June | $1,407,000 | 7% |
| May | $1,314,820 | -4.2% |
| April | $1,371,870 | 16.9% |
| March | $1,173,040 | 2.7% |
| February | $1,141,740 | -12.2% |
| January | $1,300,850 | 15.7% |
| December 2024 | $1,124,570 | -8.1% |
| November 2024 | $1,223,880 | 7.5% |
| October 2024 | $1,138,020 | 0.4% |
| September 2024 | $1,133,680 | 2.3% |
| August 2024 | $1,108,729 | - |
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