Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a significant decrease from the previous month, when County Sales Tax collection stood at $99,552.
Over the past 12 months, Macoupin County's residents have collectively paid a total of $749,997 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 |
|---|---|---|
| May | $65,894 | -33.8% |
| April | $99,552 | 39.2% |
| March | $71,538 | 17.3% |
| February | $60,963 | -24.9% |
| January | $81,177 | 37.7% |
| December 2024 | $58,969 | -10.3% |
| November 2024 | $65,709 | 28% |
| October 2024 | $51,350 | 1.9% |
| September 2024 | $50,402 | 10.7% |
| August 2024 | $45,530 | -3.2% |
| July 2024 | $47,014 | -9.4% |
| June 2024 | $51,899 | 1.9% |
| May 2024 | $50,908 | - |
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