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 $31,106.
Over the past 12 months, Mercer County's residents have collectively paid a total of $328,355 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 |
|---|---|---|
| February | $33,080 | 6.3% |
| January | $31,106 | 9.1% |
| December 2024 | $28,524 | -15% |
| November 2024 | $33,539 | 20.1% |
| October 2024 | $27,930 | -6.4% |
| September 2024 | $29,838 | 44.6% |
| August 2024 | $20,629 | 0.7% |
| July 2024 | $20,491 | -23.1% |
| June 2024 | $26,659 | 6.8% |
| May 2024 | $24,965 | -7.8% |
| April 2024 | $27,075 | 10.4% |
| March 2024 | $24,519 | 7.8% |
| February 2024 | $22,743 | - |
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