Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue
Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a significant increase over the previous month, when County Sales Tax collection stood at $27,955.
Over the past 12 months, Perry County's residents have collectively paid a total of $232,226 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 |
|---|---|---|
| March | $29,797 | 6.6% |
| February | $27,955 | -2.8% |
| January | $28,770 | 48.4% |
| December 2024 | $19,383 | 18% |
| November 2024 | $16,431 | -4.5% |
| October 2024 | $17,212 | 10% |
| September 2024 | $15,642 | -22% |
| August 2024 | $20,064 | 39.3% |
| July 2024 | $14,400 | 2.5% |
| June 2024 | $14,051 | 4.3% |
| May 2024 | $13,474 | -10.5% |
| April 2024 | $15,047 | 9.6% |
| March 2024 | $13,725 | - |
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