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Just over $9.9 million in Countywide Sales Tax collected in 2024 for St. Clair County

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Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

St. Clair County taxpayers paid just over $9.9 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 at approximately $9.6 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 St. Clair County Over Last 7 Years
YearAmount Collected% Change from Previous Year
2024$9,922,5663.5%
2023$9,584,6020.6%
2022$9,531,1306.3%
2021$8,966,04228.7%
2020$6,964,0345.3%
2019$6,614,676-8.1%
2018$7,194,139-

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