Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a noticeable increase over the previous month, when County Sales Tax collection stood at $38,191.
Over the past 12 months, Fulton County's residents have collectively paid a total of $444,401 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 |
|---|---|---|
| July | $39,967 | 4.7% |
| June | $38,191 | -3.1% |
| May | $39,429 | -18.8% |
| April | $48,547 | 24.5% |
| March | $38,998 | -14.8% |
| February | $45,791 | 17.9% |
| January | $38,828 | 18.9% |
| December 2024 | $32,657 | -8.3% |
| November 2024 | $35,629 | 15.3% |
| October 2024 | $30,892 | 4.7% |
| September 2024 | $29,518 | 13.7% |
| August 2024 | $25,954 | -3.8% |
| July 2024 | $26,980 | - |
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