Kendall County taxpayers paid approximately $4.9 million in Countywide Sales Tax in 2024, according to Illinois tax records.
This figure marks a significant increase over the previous year, when Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at approximately $4.6 million.
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.
Countywide Sales Tax Collected in Kendall County Over Last 7 Years
| Year | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,939,265 | 7.7% |
| 2023 | $4,586,116 | 1.1% |
| 2022 | $4,536,608 | 9.6% |
| 2021 | $4,139,073 | 32.2% |
| 2020 | $3,131,969 | 8.3% |
| 2019 | $2,892,595 | -7.6% |
| 2018 | $3,130,180 | – |
