Mercer County taxpayers ranked 72nd in total sales taxes paid per county in November 2024, according to Illinois tax records.
In total, Mercer County residents paid $156,438 in sales taxes during November 2024.
Mercer County ranked 71st in the Prairie State the month before, with $144,003 spent in sales taxes.
The County School Facility Tax accounted for the largest share of sales taxes paid by Mercer County residents in November 2024.
As of 2021, Illinois was the highest taxed state in the US. A study from Wallet Hub found Illinois taxes were 39.83% higher than the national average.
Illinois governor J. B. Pritzker is accused of adding more than $5.2 billion in new or higher taxes since coming into power in early 2019. As a business owner, he has a fortune of more than $3 billion, largely based on his family’s wealth and connections.
| Type of Tax | Amount Collected in Month | % Change From Previous Month |
|---|---|---|
| County School Facility Tax | $92,243 | 3.5 |
| County Sales Tax | $33,539 | 20.1 |
| Countywide Sales Tax | $30,656 | 13.6 |
