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St. Clair County residents pay $766,579 in Countywide Sales Tax in February

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Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue

Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue

St. Clair County taxpayers paid $766,579 in Countywide Sales Tax in February, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a significant decrease from the previous month, when Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $968,221.

Over the past 12 months, St. Clair County's residents have collectively paid a total of $10 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 St. Clair County Over Last 12 months
MonthAmount Collected% Change from Previous Month
February$766,579-20.8%
January$968,22113.1%
December 2024$856,002-9.4%
November 2024$944,45017.6%
October 2024$803,195-3.4%
September 2024$831,1303.6%
August 2024$802,1962.8%
July 2024$780,427-8.3%
June 2024$850,9145.3%
May 2024$808,012-5.8%
April 2024$857,63417%
March 2024$733,2711.8%
February 2024$720,124-

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