Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a noticeable increase over the previous month, when County Sales Tax collection stood at $43,938.
Over the past 12 months, Richland County's residents have collectively paid a total of $392,362 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 |
|---|---|---|
| July | $44,581 | 1.5% |
| June | $43,938 | 30.6% |
| May | $33,649 | -9.2% |
| April | $37,068 | 75% |
| March | $21,179 | -31.7% |
| February | $31,028 | -5.3% |
| January | $32,769 | 7.3% |
| December 2024 | $30,539 | 24% |
| November 2024 | $24,626 | -52% |
| October 2024 | $51,348 | 138% |
| September 2024 | $21,574 | 7.5% |
| August 2024 | $20,063 | -10.7% |
| July 2024 | $22,470 | - |
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