Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a significant increase over the previous month, when County Sales Tax collection stood at $49,315.
Over the past 12 months, Massac County's residents have collectively paid a total of $383,353 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 |
---|---|---|
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 | -8.4% |
June 2024 | $19,273 | -11.5% |
May 2024 | $21,785 | - |