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Fulton County collects $75,243 in Countywide Sales Tax in February

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Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue

Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue

Fulton County taxpayers paid $75,243 in Countywide Sales Tax in February, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a noticeable increase over the previous month, when Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $74,298.

Over the past 12 months, Fulton County's residents have collectively paid a total of $807,900 in Countywide Sales Tax.

The Countywide Sales Tax, a crucial revenue stream, is primarily allocated for county governments' use.

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.

Countywide Sales Tax Collected in Fulton County Over Last 12 months
MonthAmount Collected% Change from Previous Month
February$75,2431.3%
January$74,2989.4%
December 2024$67,927-3.6%
November 2024$70,4975.1%
October 2024$67,076-0.6%
September 2024$67,5035.9%
August 2024$63,770-0.7%
July 2024$64,2495%
June 2024$61,166-21.1%
May 2024$77,55618.7%
April 2024$65,35122.7%
March 2024$53,264-11.6%
February 2024$60,222-

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