Washington County taxpayers paid $288,403 in County Sales Tax in 2024, according to Illinois tax records.
This figure marks a significant decrease from the previous year, when County Sales Tax collection stood at $303,644.
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.
| Year | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $288,403 | -5% |
| 2023 | $303,644 | 6.8% |
| 2022 | $284,190 | 19.3% |
| 2021 | $238,267 | 72.6% |
| 2020 | $138,029 | -5.2% |
| 2019 | $145,664 | 1% |
| 2018 | $144,199 | – |
