Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a noticeable decrease from the previous month, when County Sales Tax collection stood at $9,224.
Over the past 12 months, Putnam County's residents have collectively paid a total of $127,819 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 |
|---|---|---|
| February | $9,067 | -1.7% |
| January | $9,224 | -10.8% |
| December 2024 | $10,340 | -37.6% |
| November 2024 | $16,582 | 41.9% |
| October 2024 | $11,684 | 9.6% |
| September 2024 | $10,665 | -27.4% |
| August 2024 | $14,690 | 57.6% |
| July 2024 | $9,323 | -5.7% |
| June 2024 | $9,882 | 4.4% |
| May 2024 | $9,467 | 1.6% |
| April 2024 | $9,319 | 23% |
| March 2024 | $7,576 | -20.1% |
| February 2024 | $9,476 | - |
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