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Logan County collects $800,604 in Countywide Sales Tax in 2024

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Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Logan County taxpayers paid $800,604 in Countywide Sales Tax in 2024, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a noticeable decrease from the previous year, when Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $808,236.

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 7 Years
YearAmount Collected% Change from Previous Year
2024$800,604-0.9%
2023$808,2365.1%
2022$768,8785.4%
2021$729,67628.2%
2020$568,9595%
2019$541,775-8.6%
2018$592,772-

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