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Lawrence County residents pay $24,206 in Countywide Sales Tax in February

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Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Lawrence County taxpayers paid $24,206 in Countywide Sales Tax in February, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a significant decrease from the previous month, when Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $27,698.

Over the past 12 months, Lawrence County's residents have collectively paid a total of $285,621 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 Lawrence County Over Last 12 months
MonthAmount Collected% Change from Previous Month
February$24,206-12.6%
January$27,69811.7%
December 2024$24,800-3%
November 2024$25,5653%
October 2024$24,8102.4%
September 2024$24,2274.5%
August 2024$23,1891.5%
July 2024$22,855-2.6%
June 2024$23,4746.4%
May 2024$22,064-2.6%
April 2024$22,65712.9%
March 2024$20,076-5.1%
February 2024$21,161-

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