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Monday, May 19, 2025

$55,166 in Countywide Sales Tax collected in March for Crawford County

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Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue

Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue

Crawford County taxpayers paid $55,166 in Countywide Sales Tax in March, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a significant increase over the previous month, when Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $44,047.

Over the past 12 months, Crawford County's residents have collectively paid a total of $580,695 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 Crawford County Over Last 12 months
MonthAmount Collected% Change from Previous Month
March$55,16625.2%
February$44,047-17.7%
January$53,5267%
December 2024$50,0410.9%
November 2024$49,594-14.1%
October 2024$57,72927.4%
September 2024$45,3127.8%
August 2024$42,050-2.4%
July 2024$43,064-8.7%
June 2024$47,1490.3%
May 2024$47,0162.2%
April 2024$46,00116.1%
March 2024$39,612-

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