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Wednesday, October 1, 2025

Warren County residents pay $42,660 in County Sales Tax in June

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Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Warren County taxpayers paid $42,660 in County Sales Tax in June, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a significant decrease from the previous month, when County Sales Tax collection stood at $47,812.

Over the past 12 months, Warren County's residents have collectively paid a total of $533,218 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 Warren County Over Last 12 months
MonthAmount Collected% Change from Previous Month
June$42,660-10.8%
May$47,812-0.5%
April$48,05626.9%
March$37,866-10.6%
February$42,368-23.9%
January$55,6587.3%
December 2024$51,892-13.4%
November 2024$59,94023.4%
October 2024$48,58846.6%
September 2024$33,1391.4%
August 2024$32,6940.5%
July 2024$32,545-14.2%
June 2024$37,939-

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