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Tuesday, April 29, 2025

Bureau County collects $897,713 in Countywide Sales Tax in 2024

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Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Bureau County taxpayers paid $897,713 in Countywide Sales Tax in 2024, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a noticeable decrease from the previous year, when Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $919,416.

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 7 Years
YearAmount Collected% Change from Previous Year
2024$897,713-2.4%
2023$919,4162.6%
2022$896,4059.8%
2021$816,31125%
2020$653,2948.9%
2019$600,053-6.6%
2018$642,752-

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