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Menard County collects $16,943 in Countywide Sales Tax in March

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Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Menard County taxpayers paid $16,943 in Countywide Sales Tax in March, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a significant decrease from the previous month, when Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $18,522.

Over the past 12 months, Menard County's residents have collectively paid a total of $232,953 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 Menard County Over Last 12 months
MonthAmount Collected% Change from Previous Month
March$16,943-8.5%
February$18,522-13.3%
January$21,36710.4%
December 2024$19,362-3.6%
November 2024$20,079-0.4%
October 2024$20,15211.1%
September 2024$18,1311.2%
August 2024$17,913-4.8%
July 2024$18,809-15%
June 2024$22,1165.3%
May 2024$21,01013.3%
April 2024$18,54922.6%
March 2024$15,127-

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