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Tuesday, October 7, 2025

Shelby County collects $47,126 in Countywide Sales Tax in July

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Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Shelby County taxpayers paid $47,126 in Countywide Sales Tax in July, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a noticeable decrease from the previous month, when Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $49,213.

Over the past 12 months, Shelby County's residents have collectively paid a total of $506,214 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 Shelby County Over Last 12 months
MonthAmount Collected% Change from Previous Month
July$47,126-4.2%
June$49,2135.4%
May$46,7035%
April$44,48616.1%
March$38,3215.1%
February$36,458-15.2%
January$42,9724%
December 2024$41,3210.6%
November 2024$41,0857.7%
October 2024$38,152-3.8%
September 2024$39,666-2.6%
August 2024$40,7112%
July 2024$39,902-

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