Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a significant decrease from the previous month, when County Sales Tax collection stood at $23,663.
Over the past 12 months, Marshall County's residents have collectively paid a total of $275,691 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 |
|---|---|---|
| August | $22,152 | -6.4% |
| July | $23,663 | 43.4% |
| June | $16,505 | -17.4% |
| May | $19,990 | 19.3% |
| April | $16,759 | 15.8% |
| March | $14,470 | -25.7% |
| February | $19,485 | -63.3% |
| January | $53,136 | 261.4% |
| December 2024 | $14,703 | 0.8% |
| November 2024 | $14,585 | -67.4% |
| October 2024 | $44,694 | 187.4% |
| September 2024 | $15,549 | 4.7% |
| August 2024 | $14,850 | - |
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