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Wednesday, October 1, 2025

$26,423 in County Sales Tax collected in July for Bond County

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Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Bond County taxpayers paid $26,423 in County Sales Tax in July, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a noticeable increase over the previous month, when County Sales Tax collection stood at $25,538.

Over the past 12 months, Bond County's residents have collectively paid a total of $274,890 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.

County Sales Tax Collected in Bond County Over Last 12 months
MonthAmount Collected% Change from Previous Month
July$26,4233.5%
June$25,5384.3%
May$24,493-6.6%
April$26,23220.5%
March$21,7683.3%
February$21,080-20.9%
January$26,640-5.3%
December 2024$28,13448%
November 2024$19,0134.8%
October 2024$18,137-10.8%
September 2024$20,34219%
August 2024$17,090-2%
July 2024$17,438-

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