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Macoupin County taxpayers give $88,498 in Countywide Sales Tax in March

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Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Macoupin County taxpayers paid $88,498 in Countywide Sales Tax in March, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a noticeable increase over the previous month, when Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $84,557.

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
MonthAmount Collected% Change from Previous Month
March$88,4984.7%
February$84,557-16.5%
January$101,3199.2%
December 2024$92,767-5.1%
November 2024$97,76013.4%
October 2024$86,242-2.4%
September 2024$88,3633.6%
August 2024$85,333-3.3%
July 2024$88,273-7.1%
June 2024$94,9908.6%
May 2024$87,503-5.7%
April 2024$92,82620.2%
March 2024$77,256-

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