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 $16,838.
Over the past 12 months, Cumberland County's residents have collectively paid a total of $140,223 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 |
|---|---|---|
| May | $18,308 | 8.7% |
| April | $16,838 | 40.3% |
| March | $11,998 | -20.5% |
| February | $15,098 | 14.6% |
| January | $13,175 | 19% |
| December 2024 | $11,075 | 13.4% |
| November 2024 | $9,763 | 17.5% |
| October 2024 | $8,309 | -16.8% |
| September 2024 | $9,984 | 23.8% |
| August 2024 | $8,066 | -2% |
| July 2024 | $8,228 | -12.3% |
| June 2024 | $9,381 | -11.6% |
| May 2024 | $10,617 | - |
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