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Randolph County taxpayers give $55,438 in County 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 $55,438 in County Sales Tax in July, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a significant increase over the previous month, when County Sales Tax collection stood at $50,895.

Over the past 12 months, Randolph County's residents have collectively paid a total of $507,603 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.

County Sales Tax Collected in Randolph County Over Last 12 months
MonthAmount Collected% Change from Previous Month
July$55,4388.9%
June$50,8951.3%
May$50,224-18.1%
April$61,29840.1%
March$43,756-10.1%
February$48,64921.9%
January$39,91513.8%
December 2024$35,06412.4%
November 2024$31,205-4.1%
October 2024$32,548-0.8%
September 2024$32,81827.2%
August 2024$25,7932.9%
July 2024$25,075-

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