Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue
Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue
In total, residents paid just over $72 million in sales taxes during 2024.
The county also ranked fifth in the Prairie State the year before, with just under $69.3 million spent in sales taxes.
The largest share of sales taxes paid by Winnebago County residents in 2024 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.
2024 Winnebago County Sales Tax Revenues by Type
| Type of Tax | Amount Collected in Year | % Change From Previous Year |
|---|---|---|
| Special County Retailers Occupation Tax | $58,395,344 | 3.8% |
| Countywide Sales Tax | $11,384,937 | 4.2% |
| County Sales Tax | $2,229,755 | 8.2% |
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