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Warren County collects $35,250 in Countywide Sales Tax in February

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Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Warren County taxpayers paid $35,250 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 $38,734.

Over the past 12 months, Warren County's residents have collectively paid a total of $422,104 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 Warren County Over Last 12 months
MonthAmount Collected% Change from Previous Month
February$35,250-9%
January$38,7341.1%
December 2024$38,299-6.2%
November 2024$40,83511.8%
October 2024$36,5098.8%
September 2024$33,5649.7%
August 2024$30,602-0.2%
July 2024$30,650-9.2%
June 2024$33,7532.9%
May 2024$32,787-10%
April 2024$36,4415.1%
March 2024$34,68015.3%
February 2024$30,066-

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