Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
In total, residents paid approximately $27.2 million in sales taxes during that year.
East Peoria ranked 30th in the Prairie State the year before, with approximately $25 million spent in sales taxes.
The largest share of taxes paid by the residents in 2024 came from Non-Home Rule Sales Tax.
In Illinois, the Non-Home Rule Sales Tax, levied by non-home rule local governments, applies to the same general merchandise as the state sales tax. This tax can be set in increments of 0.25% up to 1%, and it's aimed at funding local services. Each non-home rule locality decides independently on whether to implement the tax and at what rate, based on their specific needs.
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.
Sales Taxes Collected in East Peoria in 2024
| Type of Tax | Amount Collected in Year | % Change From Previous Year |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Home Rule Sales Tax | $13,752,067 | 5.1% |
| Municipal Sales Tax | $11,735,775 | 13.4% |
| Business District Tax | $1,682,874 | 6.4% |
| Municipal Automobile Renting Tax | $27,289 | 14.6% |
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