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Bureau County residents pay $70,907 in Countywide Sales Tax in February

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Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue

Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue

Bureau County taxpayers paid $70,907 in Countywide Sales Tax in February, according to Illinois tax records.

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.

Countywide Sales Tax Collected in Bureau County Over Last 12 months
MonthAmount Collected% Change from Previous Month
February$70,907-16.1%
January$84,47111.6%
December 2024$75,676-7.1%
November 2024$81,4337.6%
October 2024$75,675-1%
September 2024$76,4193.2%
August 2024$74,0181.2%
July 2024$73,133-9.5%
June 2024$80,8104.3%
May 2024$77,4697.8%
April 2024$71,86111.9%
March 2024$64,212-6.7%
February 2024$68,816-

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