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Livingston County collects approximately $1.5 million in Countywide Sales Tax in 2024

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Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Livingston County taxpayers paid approximately $1.5 million in Countywide Sales Tax in 2024, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a noticeable increase over the previous year, when Countywide Sales Tax collection stood just over $1.4 million.

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.

Countywide Sales Tax Collected in Livingston County Over Last 7 Years
YearAmount Collected% Change from Previous Year
2024$1,458,8683.3%
2023$1,412,4034.4%
2022$1,353,2339%
2021$1,242,06124.6%
2020$996,73110.5%
2019$902,390-6.7%
2018$966,910-

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