Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue
Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a noticeable increase over the previous month, when County Sales Tax collection stood at $23,737.
Over the past 12 months, Lawrence County's residents have collectively paid a total of $230,794 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 | $24,707 | 4.1% |
| June | $23,737 | 5.4% |
| May | $22,518 | 2.8% |
| April | $21,912 | 27.8% |
| March | $17,140 | -7.5% |
| February | $18,523 | -0.2% |
| January | $18,555 | 1.1% |
| December 2024 | $18,356 | -3.3% |
| November 2024 | $18,988 | 16.4% |
| October 2024 | $16,313 | -0.3% |
| September 2024 | $16,354 | 19.5% |
| August 2024 | $13,691 | -4.6% |
| July 2024 | $14,352 | - |
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