DuPage County taxpayers give approximately $5.9 million in Countywide Sales Tax in August

DuPage County taxpayers paid approximately $5.9 million in Countywide Sales Tax in August, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a noticeable increase over the previous month, when Countywide Sales Tax collection stood just under $5.7 million.

Over the past 12 months, DuPage County's residents have collectively paid a total of $64.8 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.