Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue
Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue
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.
Month | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Month |
---|---|---|
February | $75,243 | 1.3% |
January | $74,298 | 9.4% |
December 2024 | $67,927 | -3.6% |
November 2024 | $70,497 | 5.1% |
October 2024 | $67,076 | -0.6% |
September 2024 | $67,503 | 5.9% |
August 2024 | $63,770 | -0.7% |
July 2024 | $64,249 | 5% |
June 2024 | $61,166 | -21.1% |
May 2024 | $77,556 | 18.7% |
April 2024 | $65,351 | 22.7% |
March 2024 | $53,264 | -11.6% |
February 2024 | $60,222 | - |
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