Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue
Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue
In total, residents paid $505,822 in sales taxes during May.
The county ranked 40th in the Prairie State the month before, with $560,670 spent in sales taxes.
The largest share of sales taxes paid by Vermilion County residents in May came from the 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.
| Type of Tax | Total Amount Collected | % Change From Previous Month |
|---|---|---|
| Countywide Sales Tax | $219,782 | -5.3% |
| Special County Retailers Occupation Tax | $190,220 | -6.4% |
| County Sales Tax | $95,820 | -23.5% |
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