Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a noticeable increase over the previous month, when County Sales Tax collection stood at $433,080.
Over the past 12 months, Kane County's residents have collectively paid a total of $4.1 million 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 |
|---|---|---|
| July | $436,016 | 0.7% |
| June | $433,080 | 17.9% |
| May | $367,251 | 15.8% |
| April | $317,079 | 23.2% |
| March | $257,410 | -13.9% |
| February | $298,916 | -4.6% |
| January | $313,405 | 6.8% |
| December 2024 | $293,576 | -18.1% |
| November 2024 | $358,452 | 0.4% |
| October 2024 | $357,175 | 15.9% |
| September 2024 | $308,094 | -6% |
| August 2024 | $327,912 | 4% |
| July 2024 | $315,193 | - |
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