Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue
Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a noticeable increase over the previous year, when Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $222,415.
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 Menard County Over Last 7 Years
| Year | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $226,765 | 2% |
| 2023 | $222,415 | 2.5% |
| 2022 | $216,959 | 9.3% |
| 2021 | $198,461 | 37.9% |
| 2020 | $143,964 | 7.5% |
| 2019 | $133,879 | -10.2% |
| 2018 | $149,095 | - |
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