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Monday, October 13, 2025

McLean County collects $835,507 in Countywide Sales Tax in August

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Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

McLean County taxpayers paid $835,507 in Countywide Sales Tax in August, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a significant increase over the previous month, when Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $751,712.

Over the past 12 months, McLean County's residents have collectively paid a total of $8.8 million in 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.

Countywide Sales Tax Collected in McLean County Over Last 12 months
MonthAmount Collected% Change from Previous Month
August$835,50711.1%
July$751,712-5.7%
June$796,752-5.7%
May$844,7002.9%
April$820,81832.5%
March$619,258-0.4%
February$621,824-19.3%
January$770,70812.3%
December 2024$686,356-3.3%
November 2024$709,5106.9%
October 2024$663,742-1.6%
September 2024$674,7818.9%
August 2024$619,729-

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