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 $28,780.
Over the past 12 months, Washington County's residents have collectively paid a total of $493,302 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 |
|---|---|---|
| August | $38,124 | 32.5% |
| July | $28,780 | -28.9% |
| June | $40,472 | -58% |
| May | $96,463 | 126.4% |
| April | $42,614 | -32.9% |
| March | $63,508 | 127.1% |
| February | $27,965 | -42.3% |
| January | $48,482 | 47.3% |
| December 2024 | $32,919 | 7.5% |
| November 2024 | $30,629 | 25.5% |
| October 2024 | $24,409 | 28.9% |
| September 2024 | $18,937 | -27% |
| August 2024 | $25,949 | - |
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