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Just over $2.2 million in County Sales Tax collected in 2024 for Winnebago County

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Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Winnebago County taxpayers paid just over $2.2 million in County Sales Tax in 2024, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a significant increase over the previous year, when County Sales Tax collection stood just under $2.1 million.

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.

County Sales Tax Collected in Winnebago County Over Last 7 Years
YearAmount Collected% Change from Previous Year
2024$2,229,7558.2%
2023$2,060,5920.2%
2022$2,057,13817.3%
2021$1,753,36068.3%
2020$1,041,579-9.5%
2019$1,150,620-29.8%
2018$1,638,707-

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