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 Sales Tax collection stood at $38,492.
Over the past 12 months, Fayette County's residents have collectively paid a total of $411,317 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 | $41,831 | 8.7% |
| April | $38,492 | 8.9% |
| March | $35,332 | 4% |
| February | $33,970 | -21.7% |
| January | $43,397 | 32% |
| December 2024 | $32,885 | 4.6% |
| November 2024 | $31,446 | 5.8% |
| October 2024 | $29,725 | -8.4% |
| September 2024 | $32,458 | 11.3% |
| August 2024 | $29,153 | -0.5% |
| July 2024 | $29,305 | -12.1% |
| June 2024 | $33,323 | -2.7% |
| May 2024 | $34,260 | - |
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