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Champaign County collects just over $7.7 million in Countywide Sales Tax in 2024

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Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Champaign County taxpayers paid just over $7.7 million in Countywide Sales Tax in 2024, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a noticeable increase over the previous year, when Countywide Sales Tax collection stood just over $7.5 million.

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 Champaign County Over Last 7 Years
YearAmount Collected% Change from Previous Year
2024$7,739,7163.1%
2023$7,504,0321.3%
2022$7,409,0296.5%
2021$6,959,53130.7%
2020$5,323,6151.1%
2019$5,263,186-8.7%
2018$5,763,314-

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