Illinois Valley Times

LaSalle County taxpayers paid the 20th largest sum in sales taxes in August, according to Illinois tax records.

In total, residents paid approximately $1.1 million in sales taxes during August.

The county ranked 19th in the Prairie State the month before, with just under $1.1 million spent in sales taxes.

The largest share of sales taxes paid by LaSalle County residents in August 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	$484,941	1.3%
Special County Retailers Occupation Tax	$401,553	0.3%
County Sales Tax	$210,795	-1.5%