Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a significant increase over the previous month, when County Sales Tax collection stood at $234,240.
Over the past 12 months, Winnebago County's residents have collectively paid a total of $2.5 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 |
|---|---|---|
| May | $271,867 | 16.1% |
| April | $234,240 | 24.4% |
| March | $188,295 | -2.8% |
| February | $193,765 | -14.3% |
| January | $225,999 | 22.4% |
| December 2024 | $184,708 | -15.9% |
| November 2024 | $219,712 | 16.2% |
| October 2024 | $189,043 | 5.1% |
| September 2024 | $179,890 | -9.2% |
| August 2024 | $198,093 | 2.2% |
| July 2024 | $193,842 | -9.6% |
| June 2024 | $214,425 | 15.1% |
| May 2024 | $186,236 | - |
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