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Tuesday, September 9, 2025

Bureau County residents pay $45,391 in County 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 $45,391 in County Sales Tax in June, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a noticeable decrease from the previous month, when County Sales Tax collection stood at $47,322.

Over the past 12 months, Bureau County's residents have collectively paid a total of $498,830 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.

County Sales Tax Collected in Bureau County Over Last 12 months
MonthAmount Collected% Change from Previous Month
June$45,391-4.1%
May$47,32223.5%
April$38,312-11.9%
March$43,496-5.4%
February$45,984-1.1%
January$46,49026.4%
December 2024$36,767-31.5%
November 2024$53,66231.3%
October 2024$40,87324.8%
September 2024$32,745-6.3%
August 2024$34,9326.3%
July 2024$32,856-12.4%
June 2024$37,524-

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