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Wayne County residents pay $613,118 in County Sales Tax in 2024

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Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Wayne County taxpayers paid $613,118 in County Sales Tax in 2024, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a noticeable decrease from the previous year, when County Sales Tax collection stood at $643,752.

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 Wayne County Over Last 7 Years
YearAmount Collected% Change from Previous Year
2024$613,118-4.8%
2023$643,752-14.4%
2022$752,43038.3%
2021$544,13539.1%
2020$391,21011%
2019$352,549-6.3%
2018$376,306-

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