Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a significant decrease from the previous month, when County School Facility Tax collection stood at $46,995.
Over the past 12 months, Edwards County's residents have collectively paid a total of $516,669 in County School Facility Tax.
The County School Facility Tax is a local sales tax that funds school construction and repairs. The tax is typically imposed at a rate of up to 1%. Authorized in Illinois in 2007, it has since then been adopted by over 60 counties. The tax is often viewed as a way to support schools without raising property taxes.
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 | $41,584 | -11.5% |
| January | $46,995 | 24.3% |
| December 2024 | $37,800 | -23.6% |
| November 2024 | $49,459 | 10.5% |
| October 2024 | $44,751 | 3.5% |
| September 2024 | $43,229 | 0.3% |
| August 2024 | $43,105 | -2.7% |
| July 2024 | $44,319 | 3.1% |
| June 2024 | $42,970 | 4.2% |
| May 2024 | $41,240 | -9.6% |
| April 2024 | $45,606 | 28.1% |
| March 2024 | $35,611 | -0.5% |
| February 2024 | $35,777 | - |
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