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 $76,343.
Over the past 12 months, Effingham County's residents have collectively paid a total of $817,856 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 |
|---|---|---|
| February | $70,374 | -7.8% |
| January | $76,343 | 19.1% |
| December 2024 | $64,078 | -1.2% |
| November 2024 | $64,838 | 2.4% |
| October 2024 | $63,302 | -5.4% |
| September 2024 | $66,888 | -4.3% |
| August 2024 | $69,929 | -5.2% |
| July 2024 | $73,758 | 3% |
| June 2024 | $71,630 | 7.2% |
| May 2024 | $66,818 | 2.8% |
| April 2024 | $64,985 | 0.1% |
| March 2024 | $64,913 | 29.6% |
| February 2024 | $50,099 | - |
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