Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue
Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a significant decrease from the previous month, when County School Facility Tax collection stood at $104,493.
Over the past 12 months, Mason County's residents have collectively paid a total of $1.2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| February | $87,094 | -16.7% |
| January | $104,493 | 12.4% |
| December 2024 | $92,990 | -32.5% |
| November 2024 | $137,768 | 39.2% |
| October 2024 | $98,976 | 5.7% |
| September 2024 | $93,636 | -1.1% |
| August 2024 | $94,721 | -7.1% |
| July 2024 | $101,977 | -8.3% |
| June 2024 | $111,261 | 13.1% |
| May 2024 | $98,416 | 6.7% |
| April 2024 | $92,254 | 3.3% |
| March 2024 | $89,331 | 12.3% |
| February 2024 | $79,547 | - |
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