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Logan County collects $68,414 in Countywide Sales Tax in February

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Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Logan County taxpayers paid $68,414 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 $75,871.

Over the past 12 months, Logan County's residents have collectively paid a total of $821,657 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 Logan County Over Last 12 months
MonthAmount Collected% Change from Previous Month
February$68,414-9.8%
January$75,8719.9%
December 2024$69,044-8.3%
November 2024$75,28111.7%
October 2024$67,4171.2%
September 2024$66,607-2.4%
August 2024$68,2173.5%
July 2024$65,903-7.7%
June 2024$71,4058.3%
May 2024$65,906-7%
April 2024$70,86424.9%
March 2024$56,728-9.9%
February 2024$62,985-

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