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Tuesday, May 6, 2025

Prairie State Sales Taxes: LaSalle County residents paid 18th-largest sum in February

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Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

LaSalle County taxpayers paid the 18th largest sum in sales taxes in February, according to Illinois tax records.

In total, residents paid $909,130 in sales taxes during February.

The county ranked 19th in the Prairie State the month before, with approximately $1 million spent in sales taxes.

The largest share of sales taxes paid by LaSalle County residents in February came from the 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.

February LaSalle County Sales Tax Revenue Breakdown

Countywide Sales Tax [43.8%]Special County Retailers Occupation Tax [36.2%]County Sales Tax [20%]

February Sales Tax Revenues by Type in LaSalle County
Type of TaxTotal Amount Collected% Change From Previous Month
Countywide Sales Tax$397,907-12.3%
Special County Retailers Occupation Tax$328,976-13.3%
County Sales Tax$182,247-5.1%

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