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 month, when County School Facility Tax collection stood at $75,847.
Over the past 12 months, Menard County's residents have collectively paid a total of $857,892 in County School Facility Tax.
The County School Facility Tax is a local sales tax that funds school construction and repairs. The tax is typically imposed at a rate of up to 1%. Authorized in Illinois in 2007, it has since then been adopted by over 60 counties. The tax is often viewed as a way to support schools without raising property taxes.
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.
| Month | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Month |
|---|---|---|
| August | $78,147 | 3% |
| July | $75,847 | -7.4% |
| June | $81,936 | 6.8% |
| May | $76,684 | -3.8% |
| April | $79,713 | 28.8% |
| March | $61,869 | -3.6% |
| February | $64,173 | -12% |
| January | $72,900 | 13.7% |
| December 2024 | $64,119 | -5.6% |
| November 2024 | $67,934 | -2.4% |
| October 2024 | $69,614 | 7.2% |
| September 2024 | $64,956 | 1.5% |
| August 2024 | $63,994 | - |
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