Massac County taxpayers paid $43,818 in County Sales Tax in February, according to Illinois tax records.
This figure marks a significant increase over the previous month, when County Sales Tax collection stood at $32,871.
Over the past 12 months, Massac County’s residents have collectively paid a total of $298,100 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | -8.4% |
| June 2024 | $19,273 | -11.5% |
| May 2024 | $21,785 | -16.8% |
| April 2024 | $26,196 | 78.4% |
| March 2024 | $14,684 | 14.3% |
| February 2024 | $12,848 | – |
