Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a significant decrease from the previous month, when County School Facility Tax collection stood at $99,322.
Over the past 12 months, Mercer County's residents have collectively paid a total of $1 million in County School Facility Tax.
The County School Facility Tax is a local sales tax that funds school construction and repairs. The tax is typically imposed at a rate of up to 1%. Authorized in Illinois in 2007, it has since then been adopted by over 60 counties. The tax is often viewed as a way to support schools without raising property taxes.
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 | $88,387 | -11% |
| January | $99,322 | 15.1% |
| December 2024 | $86,324 | -6.4% |
| November 2024 | $92,243 | 3.5% |
| October 2024 | $89,092 | 5.4% |
| September 2024 | $84,492 | -1.2% |
| August 2024 | $85,503 | 3.6% |
| July 2024 | $82,498 | -13% |
| June 2024 | $94,810 | 11% |
| May 2024 | $85,383 | 2% |
| April 2024 | $83,668 | 8.1% |
| March 2024 | $77,375 | -4.5% |
| February 2024 | $81,030 | - |
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