DeKalb County taxpayers paid $157,299 in County Sales Tax in March, according to Illinois tax records.
This figure marks a significant decrease from the previous month, when County Sales Tax collection stood at $193,256.
Over the past 12 months, DeKalb County’s residents have collectively paid a total of $1.2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| March | $157,299 | -18.6% |
| February | $193,256 | 84.7% |
| January | $104,656 | 44.5% |
| December 2024 | $72,426 | -46.7% |
| November 2024 | $135,784 | 84.4% |
| October 2024 | $73,643 | 7.1% |
| September 2024 | $68,774 | -48.9% |
| August 2024 | $134,688 | 88.1% |
| July 2024 | $71,606 | -31.2% |
| June 2024 | $104,017 | 41.4% |
| May 2024 | $73,547 | 28% |
| April 2024 | $57,455 | 6.5% |
| March 2024 | $53,948 | – |
