Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
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.
Type of Tax | Total 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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