Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks an increase over the month before when no taxes were collected.
Over the past 12 months, McLean County's residents have collectively paid a total of $2.3 million in County School Facility Tax.
The County School Facility Tax is a local sales tax that funds school construction and repairs. The tax is typically imposed at a rate of up to 1%. Authorized in Illinois in 2007, it has since then been adopted by over 60 counties. The tax is often viewed as a way to support schools without raising property taxes.
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 | $2,259,230 | - |
| July | $0 | - |
| June | $0 | - |
| May | $0 | - |
| April | $0 | - |
| March | $0 | - |
| February | $0 | - |
| January | $0 | - |
| December 2024 | $0 | - |
| November 2024 | $0 | - |
| October 2024 | $0 | - |
| September 2024 | $0 | - |
| August 2024 | $0 | - |
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