Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue
Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a significant increase over the previous month, when County Sales Tax collection stood at $93,766.
Over the past 12 months, Vermilion County's residents have collectively paid a total of $1.1 million 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.
| Month | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Month |
|---|---|---|
| July | $98,668 | 5.2% |
| June | $93,766 | -2.1% |
| May | $95,820 | -23.5% |
| April | $125,334 | 10.8% |
| March | $113,131 | 42.8% |
| February | $79,228 | -29.2% |
| January | $111,973 | 55.8% |
| December 2024 | $71,861 | -11.4% |
| November 2024 | $81,078 | 24.2% |
| October 2024 | $65,292 | -35.5% |
| September 2024 | $101,305 | 53.2% |
| August 2024 | $66,115 | 7% |
| July 2024 | $61,818 | - |
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