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Champaign County collects $743,761 in Countywide Sales Tax in May

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Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Champaign County taxpayers paid $743,761 in Countywide Sales Tax in May, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a noticeable decrease from the previous month, when Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $758,680.

Over the past 12 months, Champaign County's residents have collectively paid a total of $8.1 million 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 Champaign County Over Last 12 months
MonthAmount Collected% Change from Previous Month
May$743,761-2%
April$758,68020.8%
March$628,0293%
February$609,847-17.8%
January$741,8598.9%
December 2024$681,422-5.2%
November 2024$718,8747.9%
October 2024$666,503-3.2%
September 2024$688,82915.4%
August 2024$596,734-1.5%
July 2024$605,686-8.1%
June 2024$658,7740.8%
May 2024$653,560-

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