Macoupin County taxpayers paid $102,762 in Countywide Sales Tax in May, according to Illinois tax records.
This figure marks a significant decrease from the previous month, when Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $121,503.
Over the past 12 months, Macoupin County’s residents have collectively paid a total of $1.1 million 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 Macoupin County Over Last 12 months
| Month | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Month |
|---|---|---|
| May | $102,762 | -15.4% |
| April | $121,503 | 37.3% |
| March | $88,498 | 4.7% |
| February | $84,557 | -16.5% |
| January | $101,319 | 9.2% |
| December 2024 | $92,767 | -5.1% |
| November 2024 | $97,760 | 13.4% |
| October 2024 | $86,242 | -2.4% |
| September 2024 | $88,363 | 3.6% |
| August 2024 | $85,333 | -3.3% |
| July 2024 | $88,273 | -7.1% |
| June 2024 | $94,990 | 8.6% |
| May 2024 | $87,503 | – |
