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Wednesday, September 10, 2025

Bureau County collects $81,876 in Countywide Sales Tax in June

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Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Bureau County taxpayers paid $81,876 in Countywide Sales Tax in June, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a noticeable increase over the previous month, when Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $80,317.

Over the past 12 months, Bureau County's residents have collectively paid a total of $923,192 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
June$81,8761.9%
May$80,3172.3%
April$78,52611%
March$70,741-0.2%
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$80,810-

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