Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue
Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a significant increase over the previous month, when County Sales Tax collection stood at $24,601.
Over the past 12 months, White County's residents have collectively paid a total of $316,897 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 |
|---|---|---|
| August | $30,703 | 24.8% |
| July | $24,601 | 13% |
| June | $21,770 | -13.2% |
| May | $25,087 | -23.1% |
| April | $32,627 | 41% |
| March | $23,138 | -16.1% |
| February | $27,568 | 18.7% |
| January | $23,233 | -9.8% |
| December 2024 | $25,756 | -16.5% |
| November 2024 | $30,846 | 54.3% |
| October 2024 | $19,988 | -36.7% |
| September 2024 | $31,580 | 6.9% |
| August 2024 | $29,553 | - |
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