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Prairie State Sales Taxes: McLean County residents paid 25th-largest sum in February

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Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

McLean County taxpayers paid the 25th largest sum in sales taxes in February, according to Illinois tax records.

In total, residents paid $739,458 in sales taxes during February.

The county ranked 23rd in the Prairie State the month before, with $893,708 spent in sales taxes.

The largest share of sales taxes paid by McLean County residents in February 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.

February McLean County Sales Tax Revenue Breakdown

Countywide Sales Tax [84.1%]County Sales Tax [15.9%]

February Sales Tax Revenues by Type in McLean County
Type of TaxTotal Amount Collected% Change From Previous Month
Countywide Sales Tax$621,824-19.3%
County Sales Tax$117,634-4.4%

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