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Wednesday, September 10, 2025

Monroe County collects $132,140 in Countywide Sales Tax in June

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Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue

Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue

Monroe County taxpayers paid $132,140 in Countywide Sales Tax in June, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a noticeable increase over the previous month, when Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $125,959.

Over the past 12 months, Monroe County's residents have collectively paid a total of $1.4 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 Monroe County Over Last 12 months
MonthAmount Collected% Change from Previous Month
June$132,1404.9%
May$125,959-4.5%
April$131,93618.6%
March$111,280-0.3%
February$111,582-15.4%
January$131,9074.1%
December 2024$126,7424.9%
November 2024$120,79015.8%
October 2024$104,303-6.3%
September 2024$111,2697.2%
August 2024$103,78510%
July 2024$94,376-9.9%
June 2024$104,772-

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