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Johnson County taxpayers give $339,211 in County Sales Tax in 2024

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Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Johnson County taxpayers paid $339,211 in County Sales Tax in 2024, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a noticeable increase over the previous year, when County Sales Tax collection stood at $324,196.

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.

County Sales Tax Collected in Johnson County Over Last 7 Years
YearAmount Collected% Change from Previous Year
2024$339,2114.6%
2023$324,1964.7%
2022$309,51329.8%
2021$238,42969.2%
2020$140,88711.8%
2019$126,072-1.9%
2018$128,563-

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