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Piatt County collects $20,528 in County Sales Tax in March

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Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue

Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue

Piatt County taxpayers paid $20,528 in County Sales Tax in March, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a significant increase over the previous month, when County Sales Tax collection stood at $19,265.

Over the past 12 months, Piatt County's residents have collectively paid a total of $222,592 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 Piatt County Over Last 12 months
MonthAmount Collected% Change from Previous Month
March$20,5286.6%
February$19,265-48.1%
January$37,143104%
December 2024$18,206-14%
November 2024$21,16140.2%
October 2024$15,089-31.7%
September 2024$22,07867%
August 2024$13,218-15.7%
July 2024$15,67316.2%
June 2024$13,486-7.5%
May 2024$14,58119.9%
April 2024$12,1642.2%
March 2024$11,906-

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