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Approximately $7 million in Countywide Sales Tax collected in 2024 for Peoria County

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Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Peoria County taxpayers paid approximately $7 million in Countywide Sales Tax in 2024, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a noticeable increase over the previous year, when Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at approximately $6.8 million.

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 Peoria County Over Last 7 Years
YearAmount Collected% Change from Previous Year
2024$7,009,3963.4%
2023$6,778,8391.8%
2022$6,657,9821.3%
2021$6,574,67030.5%
2020$5,039,6123.1%
2019$4,889,680-11.6%
2018$5,533,472-

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