Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a significant increase over the previous month, when County Sales Tax collection stood at $166,280.
Over the past 12 months, Kendall County's residents have collectively paid a total of $1.5 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 |
|---|---|---|
| August | $247,932 | 49.1% |
| July | $166,280 | 0.8% |
| June | $164,882 | 43.4% |
| May | $114,948 | 7.9% |
| April | $106,544 | 26% |
| March | $84,543 | -17.3% |
| February | $102,235 | -5.8% |
| January | $108,529 | 68.4% |
| December 2024 | $64,432 | -40.2% |
| November 2024 | $107,817 | 4.1% |
| October 2024 | $103,560 | 9.6% |
| September 2024 | $94,520 | -4% |
| August 2024 | $98,469 | - |
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