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Wednesday, June 25, 2025

Macoupin County taxpayers give approximately $1.1 million in Countywide Sales Tax in 2024

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Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Macoupin County taxpayers paid approximately $1.1 million in Countywide Sales Tax in 2024, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a noticeable increase over the previous year, when Countywide Sales Tax collection stood just under $1.1 million.

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 7 Years
YearAmount Collected% Change from Previous Year
2024$1,065,0590.3%
2023$1,061,400-0.2%
2022$1,063,5727.1%
2021$993,52322.3%
2020$812,08215.2%
2019$705,136-9.6%
2018$779,892-

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