Massac County taxpayers paid $60,856 in County Sales Tax in July, according to Illinois tax records.
This figure marks a significant increase over the previous month, when County Sales Tax collection stood at $55,841.
Over the past 12 months, Massac County’s residents have collectively paid a total of $463,133 in County Sales Tax.
The County Sales Tax is a local sales tax imposed on retail sales of goods and services within a specific county. It is one of the primary sources of revenue for county governments, funding a wide range of essential services, including education, infrastructure, public safety, public health, and social services. The average rate imposed in Illinois is around 8.2%.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| July | $60,856 | 9% |
| June | $55,841 | 5.4% |
| May | $52,985 | 7.4% |
| April | $49,315 | 8.1% |
| March | $45,618 | 4.1% |
| February | $43,818 | 33.3% |
| January | $32,871 | -25.7% |
| December 2024 | $44,235 | 80.3% |
| November 2024 | $24,536 | 48.9% |
| October 2024 | $16,478 | -11.5% |
| September 2024 | $18,612 | 3.6% |
| August 2024 | $17,968 | 1.8% |
| July 2024 | $17,644 | – |
