Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue
Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a noticeable decrease from the previous month, when Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $606,238.
Over the past 12 months, Tazewell County's residents have collectively paid a total of $6.8 million 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.
Countywide Sales Tax Collected in Tazewell County Over Last 12 months
| Month | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Month |
|---|---|---|
| May | $594,727 | -1.9% |
| April | $606,238 | 23.8% |
| March | $489,717 | 0.9% |
| February | $485,589 | -19.1% |
| January | $600,067 | 8.7% |
| December 2024 | $551,793 | -8.1% |
| November 2024 | $600,497 | 3.3% |
| October 2024 | $581,565 | -6.8% |
| September 2024 | $623,984 | 17.3% |
| August 2024 | $532,110 | -2.6% |
| July 2024 | $546,299 | -8.4% |
| June 2024 | $596,702 | 14.1% |
| May 2024 | $523,043 | - |
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