Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a significant decrease from the previous month, when County Sales Tax collection stood at $626,927.
Over the past 12 months, DuPage County's residents have collectively paid a total of $6.5 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 |
|---|---|---|
| February | $554,132 | -11.6% |
| January | $626,927 | 24.6% |
| December 2024 | $503,284 | -13.7% |
| November 2024 | $582,909 | 2.5% |
| October 2024 | $568,532 | <-0.1% |
| September 2024 | $568,760 | 2.8% |
| August 2024 | $553,127 | -3.3% |
| July 2024 | $571,817 | 1.8% |
| June 2024 | $561,934 | 13.5% |
| May 2024 | $495,090 | 4.3% |
| April 2024 | $474,631 | 15.1% |
| March 2024 | $412,272 | -2.4% |
| February 2024 | $422,517 | - |
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