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Prairie State Sales Taxes: Winnebago County residents paid 5th-largest sum in February

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Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue

Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue

Winnebago County taxpayers paid the fifth largest sum in sales taxes in February, according to Illinois tax records.

In total, residents paid approximately $6.2 million in sales taxes during February.

The county also ranked fifth in the Prairie State the month before, with approximately $7.1 million spent in sales taxes.

The largest share of sales taxes paid by Winnebago County residents in February came from the Special County Retailers Occupation Tax.

The Special County Retailers Occupation 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.

February Winnebago County Sales Tax Revenue Breakdown

Special County Retailers Occupation Tax [81.4%]Countywide Sales Tax [15.5%]Tax Revenue <5% [3.1%]

February Sales Tax Revenues by Type in Winnebago County
Type of TaxTotal Amount Collected% Change From Previous Month
Special County Retailers Occupation Tax$5,028,304-13.6%
Countywide Sales Tax$955,466-13%
County Sales Tax$193,765-14.3%

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