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 $20,288.
Over the past 12 months, Piatt County's residents have collectively paid a total of $262,252 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 |
|---|---|---|
| August | $24,093 | 18.8% |
| July | $20,288 | -10.7% |
| June | $22,707 | 12.6% |
| May | $20,163 | -6.4% |
| April | $21,531 | 4.9% |
| March | $20,528 | 6.6% |
| February | $19,265 | -48.1% |
| January | $37,143 | 104% |
| December 2024 | $18,206 | -14% |
| November 2024 | $21,161 | 40.2% |
| October 2024 | $15,089 | -31.7% |
| September 2024 | $22,078 | 67% |
| August 2024 | $13,218 | - |
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