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Wednesday, October 1, 2025

Henderson County collects $12,307 in Countywide Sales Tax in June

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Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Henderson County taxpayers paid $12,307 in Countywide Sales Tax in June, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a significant increase over the previous month, when Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $11,546.

Over the past 12 months, Henderson County's residents have collectively paid a total of $113,030 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 Henderson County Over Last 12 months
MonthAmount Collected% Change from Previous Month
June$12,3076.6%
May$11,5469.1%
April$10,58510.1%
March$9,618-4.3%
February$10,0522.2%
January$9,8407.5%
December 2024$9,157-3.8%
November 2024$9,51511.1%
October 2024$8,561-1.4%
September 2024$8,68631.4%
August 2024$6,6110.9%
July 2024$6,552-7.3%
June 2024$7,071-

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