Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue
Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a significant increase over the previous month, when County School Facility Tax collection stood at $269,005.
Over the past 12 months, Macoupin County's residents have collectively paid a total of $3.5 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 |
|---|---|---|
| March | $285,703 | 6.2% |
| February | $269,005 | -19.1% |
| January | $332,523 | 19.6% |
| December 2024 | $278,018 | -3.2% |
| November 2024 | $287,096 | 2.3% |
| October 2024 | $280,563 | -1% |
| September 2024 | $283,528 | 0.8% |
| August 2024 | $281,310 | -1.8% |
| July 2024 | $286,359 | -7.2% |
| June 2024 | $308,557 | 10% |
| May 2024 | $280,574 | -3% |
| April 2024 | $289,299 | 17.6% |
| March 2024 | $245,991 | - |
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