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Fulton County collects $73,545 in Countywide Sales Tax in May

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Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Fulton County taxpayers paid $73,545 in Countywide Sales Tax in May, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a significant decrease from the previous month, when Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $78,616.

Over the past 12 months, Fulton County's residents have collectively paid a total of $831,645 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 Fulton County Over Last 12 months
MonthAmount Collected% Change from Previous Month
May$73,545-6.5%
April$78,61616%
March$67,755-10%
February$75,2431.3%
January$74,2989.4%
December 2024$67,927-3.6%
November 2024$70,4975.1%
October 2024$67,076-0.6%
September 2024$67,5035.9%
August 2024$63,770-0.7%
July 2024$64,2495%
June 2024$61,166-21.1%
May 2024$77,556-

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