Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a significant decrease from the previous month, when County Sales Tax collection stood at $17,857.
Over the past 12 months, Stark County's residents have collectively paid a total of $116,559 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 |
---|---|---|
February | $6,694 | -62.5% |
January | $17,857 | 74.6% |
December 2024 | $10,230 | 5.3% |
November 2024 | $9,711 | 11.3% |
October 2024 | $8,725 | 1% |
September 2024 | $8,634 | -2.2% |
August 2024 | $8,831 | 4.9% |
July 2024 | $8,420 | 4% |
June 2024 | $8,097 | -40% |
May 2024 | $13,497 | 55.7% |
April 2024 | $8,669 | 20.5% |
March 2024 | $7,194 | -60.4% |
February 2024 | $18,162 | - |