Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue
Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a significant increase over the previous month, when County Sales Tax collection stood at $14,420.
Over the past 12 months, Stark County's residents have collectively paid a total of $141,587 in County Sales Tax.
The County Sales Tax is a local sales tax imposed on retail sales of goods and services within a specific county. It is one of the primary sources of revenue for county governments, funding a wide range of essential services, including education, infrastructure, public safety, public health, and social services. The average rate imposed in Illinois is around 8.2%.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| May | $28,945 | 100.7% |
| April | $14,420 | 30.8% |
| March | $11,023 | 64.7% |
| February | $6,694 | -62.5% |
| January | $17,857 | 74.6% |
| December 2024 | $10,230 | 5.3% |
| November 2024 | $9,711 | 11.3% |
| October 2024 | $8,725 | 1% |
| September 2024 | $8,634 | -2.2% |
| August 2024 | $8,831 | 4.9% |
| July 2024 | $8,420 | 4% |
| June 2024 | $8,097 | -40% |
| May 2024 | $13,497 | - |
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