Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue
Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a significant increase over the previous month, when County Sales Tax collection stood at $144,942.
Over the past 12 months, McLean County's residents have collectively paid a total of $1.4 million 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 |
|---|---|---|
| August | $178,406 | 23.1% |
| July | $144,942 | 9% |
| June | $133,004 | 3.8% |
| May | $128,079 | 0.5% |
| April | $127,382 | 24.7% |
| March | $102,114 | -13.2% |
| February | $117,634 | -4.4% |
| January | $122,999 | 33.4% |
| December 2024 | $92,194 | -13.9% |
| November 2024 | $107,017 | 6.7% |
| October 2024 | $100,303 | 6% |
| September 2024 | $94,662 | 6.4% |
| August 2024 | $88,949 | - |
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