Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue
Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a noticeable increase over the previous year, when Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at approximately $3.3 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 DeKalb County Over Last 7 Years
| Year | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,451,951 | 3.4% |
| 2023 | $3,339,407 | 2.3% |
| 2022 | $3,263,073 | 12.6% |
| 2021 | $2,898,316 | 35.4% |
| 2020 | $2,140,624 | -37.1% |
| 2019 | $3,402,136 | -12.5% |
| 2018 | $3,889,396 | - |
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