Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue
Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a significant decrease from the previous month, when County Sales Tax collection stood at $118,460.
Over the past 12 months, Boone County's residents have collectively paid a total of $1.3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| February | $90,412 | -23.7% |
| January | $118,460 | 5.4% |
| December 2024 | $112,401 | -39.6% |
| November 2024 | $185,947 | 45.1% |
| October 2024 | $128,191 | 16.8% |
| September 2024 | $109,761 | 5.1% |
| August 2024 | $104,444 | 13.9% |
| July 2024 | $91,711 | -31.2% |
| June 2024 | $133,392 | 75.3% |
| May 2024 | $76,115 | 11.8% |
| April 2024 | $68,056 | -9.5% |
| March 2024 | $75,159 | 0.3% |
| February 2024 | $74,950 | - |
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