Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue
Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a noticeable decrease from the previous month, when County Sales Tax collection stood at $41,590.
Over the past 12 months, Union County's residents have collectively paid a total of $432,874 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 | $39,840 | -4.2% |
| June | $41,590 | -0.3% |
| May | $41,729 | 9.5% |
| April | $38,099 | 17.3% |
| March | $32,489 | 8.5% |
| February | $29,937 | -17.6% |
| January | $36,324 | 10.5% |
| December 2024 | $32,875 | -14.9% |
| November 2024 | $38,632 | 7.6% |
| October 2024 | $35,907 | 6.2% |
| September 2024 | $33,816 | 6.9% |
| August 2024 | $31,636 | 13.2% |
| July 2024 | $27,957 | - |
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