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Wednesday, April 30, 2025

McHenry County residents pay approximately $3.5 million in County Sales Tax in 2024

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Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

McHenry County taxpayers paid approximately $3.5 million in County Sales Tax in 2024, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a noticeable increase over the previous year, when County Sales Tax collection stood just over $3.4 million.

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 McHenry County Over Last 7 Years
YearAmount Collected% Change from Previous Year
2024$3,507,5982%
2023$3,440,3594.8%
2022$3,282,14212%
2021$2,930,27876.1%
2020$1,663,927-0.9%
2019$1,679,432-13.3%
2018$1,937,025-

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