McLean County residents paid 20th-largest sum in sales taxes in Illinois during April

McLean County residents paid 20th-largest sum in sales taxes in Illinois during April
Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley — Illinois Department of Revenue
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McLean County taxpayers paid the 20th largest sum in sales taxes in April, according to Illinois tax records.

In total, residents paid $948,200 in sales taxes during April.

The county ranked 24th in the Prairie State the month before, with $721,372 spent in sales taxes.

The largest share of sales taxes paid by McLean County residents in April came from the Countywide Sales Tax.

The Countywide Sales Tax, a crucial revenue stream, is primarily allocated for county governments’ use.

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.

April McLean County Sales Tax Revenue Breakdown

April Sales Tax Revenues by Type in McLean County
Type of Tax Total Amount Collected % Change From Previous Month
Countywide Sales Tax $820,818 32.5%
County Sales Tax $127,382 24.7%


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