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Monday, April 28, 2025

Just over $2.5 million in Countywide Sales Tax collected in February for Will County

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Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Will County taxpayers paid just over $2.5 million in Countywide Sales Tax in February, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a significant decrease from the previous month, when Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at approximately $3.1 million.

Over the past 12 months, Will County's residents have collectively paid a total of $32.2 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 Will County Over Last 12 months
MonthAmount Collected% Change from Previous Month
February$2,524,420-19%
January$3,116,49013.2%
December 2024$2,753,090-9.1%
November 2024$3,029,84014.9%
October 2024$2,636,140-5%
September 2024$2,773,8203.5%
August 2024$2,679,0401.3%
July 2024$2,644,230-5.7%
June 2024$2,805,19012.9%
May 2024$2,483,840-4%
April 2024$2,587,64019.1%
March 2024$2,172,540-9.5%
February 2024$2,401,019-

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