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 Sales Tax collection stood at $23,424.
Over the past 12 months, Gallatin County's residents have collectively paid a total of $108,491 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 | $7,940 | -66.1% |
| July | $23,424 | 181% |
| June | $8,336 | -16.8% |
| May | $10,015 | 15.7% |
| April | $8,659 | 63.5% |
| March | $5,297 | -20.1% |
| February | $6,632 | -5.1% |
| January | $6,990 | -43.3% |
| December 2024 | $12,334 | 83.5% |
| November 2024 | $6,721 | -6.3% |
| October 2024 | $7,175 | 44.4% |
| September 2024 | $4,968 | 3% |
| August 2024 | $4,823 | - |
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