Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a significant decrease from the previous month, when County Sales Tax collection stood at $361,032.
Over the past 12 months, McHenry County's residents have collectively paid a total of $3.6 million 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.
| Month | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Month |
|---|---|---|
| February | $291,759 | -19.2% |
| January | $361,032 | 23.1% |
| December 2024 | $293,190 | -12.8% |
| November 2024 | $336,248 | 6% |
| October 2024 | $317,151 | 4.6% |
| September 2024 | $303,104 | 6.1% |
| August 2024 | $285,747 | -4.9% |
| July 2024 | $300,490 | 9% |
| June 2024 | $275,614 | 7.8% |
| May 2024 | $255,757 | -9.4% |
| April 2024 | $282,179 | 10.9% |
| March 2024 | $254,441 | 2.6% |
| February 2024 | $248,092 | - |
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