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Madison County collects approximately $11.6 million in Countywide Sales Tax in 2024

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Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Madison County taxpayers paid approximately $11.6 million in Countywide Sales Tax in 2024, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a noticeable increase over the previous year, when Countywide Sales Tax collection stood just under $11.1 million.

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 Madison County Over Last 7 Years
YearAmount Collected% Change from Previous Year
2024$11,636,3094.9%
2023$11,090,8932.4%
2022$10,830,4286.4%
2021$10,179,88920.1%
2020$8,478,61213.2%
2019$7,493,245-8.6%
2018$8,195,509-

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