Union County taxpayers paid $32,489 in County Sales Tax in March, according to Illinois tax records.
This figure marks a significant increase over the previous month, when County Sales Tax collection stood at $29,937.
Over the past 12 months, Union County’s residents have collectively paid a total of $399,609 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | -11.6% |
| June 2024 | $31,629 | -17.4% |
| May 2024 | $38,298 | 27.2% |
| April 2024 | $30,109 | -0.9% |
| March 2024 | $30,385 | – |
