Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a noticeable increase over the previous year, when Countywide Sales Tax collection stood just under $8.9 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 Sangamon County Over Last 7 Years
| Year | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $9,178,801 | 3.4% |
| 2023 | $8,880,784 | 3.6% |
| 2022 | $8,569,657 | 4.4% |
| 2021 | $8,206,526 | 25.2% |
| 2020 | $6,552,767 | 4.3% |
| 2019 | $6,279,775 | -7.6% |
| 2018 | $6,794,113 | - |
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Springfield Township• Village of Southern View• Village of Curran• Village of Divernon• Village of Chatham• Village of Jerome• Illinois Department of Revenue• Village of Sherman• Village of Thayer• Village of Pawnee• Village of Spaulding• Village of Riverton• Village of Buffalo• Village of Loami• Village of New Berlin• City of Leland Grove• Village of Williamsville• Village of Mechanicsburg• Village of Grandview• Village of Illiopolis• Village Of Dawson• Village Of Cantrall• Village Of Pleasant Plains• Village Of Clear Lake• Village Of Rochester
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