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 $12,962.
Over the past 12 months, Mason County's residents have collectively paid a total of $213,626 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 | $15,913 | 22.8% |
| July | $12,962 | -18.3% |
| June | $15,867 | -7% |
| May | $17,054 | 13.7% |
| April | $15,002 | 17.2% |
| March | $12,802 | -8.1% |
| February | $13,935 | -27.9% |
| January | $19,325 | 27.3% |
| December 2024 | $15,181 | -68.5% |
| November 2024 | $48,122 | 244.5% |
| October 2024 | $13,971 | 3.6% |
| September 2024 | $13,492 | -6.1% |
| August 2024 | $14,376 | - |
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