Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a significant increase over the previous month, when County Sales Tax collection stood at $27,340.
Over the past 12 months, Montgomery County's residents have collectively paid a total of $511,548 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 |
|---|---|---|
| March | $32,519 | 18.9% |
| February | $27,340 | -45.5% |
| January | $50,191 | 8.8% |
| December 2024 | $46,120 | -20.7% |
| November 2024 | $58,162 | 107.8% |
| October 2024 | $27,986 | 20.4% |
| September 2024 | $23,243 | 1.9% |
| August 2024 | $22,801 | -40% |
| July 2024 | $38,021 | -31.2% |
| June 2024 | $55,226 | -44.6% |
| May 2024 | $99,618 | 228.5% |
| April 2024 | $30,321 | 20.5% |
| March 2024 | $25,168 | - |
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