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Wednesday, October 1, 2025

LaSalle County residents pay $483,335 in Countywide Sales Tax in June

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Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

LaSalle County taxpayers paid $483,335 in Countywide Sales Tax in June, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a significant increase over the previous month, when Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $457,196.

Over the past 12 months, LaSalle County's residents have collectively paid a total of $5.1 million 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 LaSalle County Over Last 12 months
MonthAmount Collected% Change from Previous Month
June$483,3355.7%
May$457,196-4.5%
April$478,74623.9%
March$386,298-2.9%
February$397,907-12.3%
January$453,71513.3%
December 2024$400,453-7.7%
November 2024$433,6679.6%
October 2024$395,816-2.1%
September 2024$404,188-3.2%
August 2024$417,5343.8%
July 2024$402,067-3.5%
June 2024$416,775-

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