Livingston County taxpayers paid $87,915 in County Sales Tax in May, according to Illinois tax records.
This figure marks a significant increase over the previous month, when County Sales Tax collection stood at $62,198.
Over the past 12 months, Livingston County’s residents have collectively paid a total of $765,745 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 | $87,915 | 41.3% |
| April | $62,198 | -5% |
| March | $65,491 | -3.4% |
| February | $67,806 | 5.8% |
| January | $64,110 | 22.5% |
| December 2024 | $52,329 | -10.5% |
| November 2024 | $58,486 | 0.4% |
| October 2024 | $58,274 | 5.3% |
| September 2024 | $55,339 | 13% |
| August 2024 | $48,961 | -6.3% |
| July 2024 | $52,226 | -43.6% |
| June 2024 | $92,610 | 71% |
| May 2024 | $54,160 | – |
