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 $99,587.
Over the past 12 months, Wabash County's residents have collectively paid a total of $1 million 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 |
|---|---|---|
| May | $94,090 | -5.5% |
| April | $99,587 | 34.7% |
| March | $73,951 | -4.3% |
| February | $77,272 | -20.6% |
| January | $97,320 | 3.4% |
| December 2024 | $94,142 | 14.4% |
| November 2024 | $82,257 | 1.4% |
| October 2024 | $81,085 | -0.9% |
| September 2024 | $81,822 | 14% |
| August 2024 | $71,770 | -6% |
| July 2024 | $76,351 | -7% |
| June 2024 | $82,141 | 5.9% |
| May 2024 | $77,577 | - |
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