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 $111,664.
Over the past 12 months, Woodford County's residents have collectively paid a total of $1 million 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 | $117,844 | 5.5% |
| January | $111,664 | 16.4% |
| December 2024 | $95,925 | 20.5% |
| November 2024 | $79,630 | -9.5% |
| October 2024 | $88,018 | 9.4% |
| September 2024 | $80,437 | 4.8% |
| August 2024 | $76,747 | 3.8% |
| July 2024 | $73,961 | -14.3% |
| June 2024 | $86,305 | 17.6% |
| May 2024 | $73,389 | -6.9% |
| April 2024 | $78,853 | -6.1% |
| March 2024 | $84,002 | 10.1% |
| February 2024 | $76,293 | - |
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