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 School Facility Tax collection stood at $172,043.
Over the past 12 months, Edgar County's residents have collectively paid a total of $1.8 million 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 |
|---|---|---|
| August | $174,181 | 1.2% |
| July | $172,043 | 8.8% |
| June | $158,199 | 5.8% |
| May | $149,569 | -23.7% |
| April | $195,913 | 41.6% |
| March | $138,344 | 9.2% |
| February | $126,733 | -8% |
| January | $137,765 | 5.9% |
| December 2024 | $130,049 | -8.7% |
| November 2024 | $142,468 | -8.6% |
| October 2024 | $155,859 | 24.9% |
| September 2024 | $124,800 | 2.4% |
| August 2024 | $121,913 | - |
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