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Henry County residents pay $67,697 in County Sales Tax in June

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Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Henry County taxpayers paid $67,697 in County Sales Tax in June, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a significant decrease from the previous month, when County Sales Tax collection stood at $77,846.

Over the past 12 months, Henry County's residents have collectively paid a total of $647,373 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.

County Sales Tax Collected in Henry County Over Last 12 months
MonthAmount Collected% Change from Previous Month
June$67,697-13%
May$77,84614.8%
April$67,79745.8%
March$46,486-15%
February$54,660-16.4%
January$65,35629.1%
December 2024$50,6095.8%
November 2024$47,8236.6%
October 2024$44,854-8%
September 2024$48,75237.2%
August 2024$35,523-11.1%
July 2024$39,970-19.5%
June 2024$49,633-

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