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Wednesday, October 1, 2025

$8,546 in County Sales Tax collected in June for Hardin County

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Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Hardin County taxpayers paid $8,546 in County Sales Tax in June, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a significant increase over the previous month, when County Sales Tax collection stood at $7,503.

Over the past 12 months, Hardin County's residents have collectively paid a total of $90,815 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.

County Sales Tax Collected in Hardin County Over Last 12 months
MonthAmount Collected% Change from Previous Month
June$8,54613.9%
May$7,503-35.1%
April$11,55353.7%
March$7,51632.5%
February$5,67225%
January$4,536-49.6%
December 2024$9,0035.2%
November 2024$8,55629.5%
October 2024$6,609-23.6%
September 2024$8,65430%
August 2024$6,65710.8%
July 2024$6,010-4.2%
June 2024$6,277-

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