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Randolph County residents pay $101,738 in Countywide Sales Tax in July

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Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Randolph County taxpayers paid $101,738 in Countywide Sales Tax in July, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a significant increase over the previous month, when Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $96,684.

Over the past 12 months, Randolph County's residents have collectively paid a total of $1.1 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 Randolph County Over Last 12 months
MonthAmount Collected% Change from Previous Month
July$101,7385.2%
June$96,684-2.4%
May$99,079-4.8%
April$104,07327.1%
March$81,8953.8%
February$78,882-10.9%
January$88,5626.4%
December 2024$83,239-3.8%
November 2024$86,5418.9%
October 2024$79,480-11.6%
September 2024$89,86815.3%
August 2024$77,9231.7%
July 2024$76,655-

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