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Monday, April 28, 2025

$266,764 in Countywide Sales Tax collected in February for Williamson County

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Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue

Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue

Williamson County taxpayers paid $266,764 in Countywide Sales Tax in February, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a significant decrease from the previous month, when Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $304,681.

Over the past 12 months, Williamson County's residents have collectively paid a total of $3.4 million in Countywide Sales Tax.

The Countywide Sales Tax, a crucial revenue stream, is primarily allocated for county governments' use.

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.

Countywide Sales Tax Collected in Williamson County Over Last 12 months
MonthAmount Collected% Change from Previous Month
February$266,764-12.4%
January$304,6811.9%
December 2024$299,004-4.9%
November 2024$314,26612.8%
October 2024$278,630-2.3%
September 2024$285,0611.4%
August 2024$281,1933.4%
July 2024$271,871-5.8%
June 2024$288,7204.5%
May 2024$276,178-6.3%
April 2024$294,67315.3%
March 2024$255,6424.4%
February 2024$244,957-

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