Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue
Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a significant decrease from the previous month, when Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $84,471.
Over the past 12 months, Bureau County's residents have collectively paid a total of $906,084 in Countywide Sales Tax.
The Countywide Sales Tax, a crucial revenue stream, is primarily allocated for county governments' use.
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 | $70,907 | -16.1% |
January | $84,471 | 11.6% |
December 2024 | $75,676 | -7.1% |
November 2024 | $81,433 | 7.6% |
October 2024 | $75,675 | -1% |
September 2024 | $76,419 | 3.2% |
August 2024 | $74,018 | 1.2% |
July 2024 | $73,133 | -9.5% |
June 2024 | $80,810 | 4.3% |
May 2024 | $77,469 | 7.8% |
April 2024 | $71,861 | 11.9% |
March 2024 | $64,212 | -6.7% |
February 2024 | $68,816 | - |
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