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Warren County taxpayers give $419,519 in Countywide Sales Tax in 2024

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Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Warren County taxpayers paid $419,519 in Countywide Sales Tax in 2024, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a noticeable decrease from the previous year, when Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $429,075.

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 7 Years
YearAmount Collected% Change from Previous Year
2024$419,519-2.2%
2023$429,0752.1%
2022$420,10112.4%
2021$373,60331.7%
2020$283,7431.6%
2019$279,242-7.9%
2018$303,354-

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