Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a noticeable decrease from the previous month, when County School Facility Tax collection stood at $69,318.
Over the past 12 months, Cumberland County's residents have collectively paid a total of $745,265 in County School Facility Tax.
The County School Facility Tax is a local sales tax that funds school construction and repairs. The tax is typically imposed at a rate of up to 1%. Authorized in Illinois in 2007, it has since then been adopted by over 60 counties. The tax is often viewed as a way to support schools without raising property taxes.
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 | $67,554 | -2.5% |
| April | $69,318 | 23.7% |
| March | $56,038 | -8.1% |
| February | $60,954 | -2.9% |
| January | $62,805 | 7.6% |
| December 2024 | $58,353 | -5.3% |
| November 2024 | $61,599 | 2.3% |
| October 2024 | $60,234 | -4.8% |
| September 2024 | $63,268 | 3.5% |
| August 2024 | $61,125 | -2.3% |
| July 2024 | $62,562 | 1.8% |
| June 2024 | $61,455 | 4.8% |
| May 2024 | $58,631 | - |
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