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 just over $1 million.
Over the past 12 months, Lake County's residents have collectively paid a total of $6.7 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 |
|---|---|---|
| May | $702,344 | -29.8% |
| April | $1,000,000 | 76.9% |
| March | $565,430 | 2.9% |
| February | $549,633 | 7% |
| January | $513,735 | 16.8% |
| December 2024 | $439,931 | -8.4% |
| November 2024 | $480,385 | -1.3% |
| October 2024 | $486,666 | 1.3% |
| September 2024 | $480,231 | -4.1% |
| August 2024 | $500,832 | 6.6% |
| July 2024 | $469,752 | -4.6% |
| June 2024 | $492,553 | 17.9% |
| May 2024 | $417,637 | - |
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