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DeKalb County responsible for 43rd-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during March

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Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

DeKalb County taxpayers paid the 43rd largest sum in sales taxes in March, according to Illinois tax records.

In total, residents paid $435,752 in sales taxes during March.

The county ranked 40th in the Prairie State the month before, with $492,481 spent in sales taxes.

The largest share of sales taxes paid by DeKalb County residents in March came from the Countywide Sales Tax.

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.

March DeKalb County Sales Tax Revenue Breakdown

Countywide Sales Tax [63.9%]County Sales Tax [36.1%]

March Sales Tax Revenues by Type in DeKalb County
Type of TaxTotal Amount Collected% Change From Previous Month
Countywide Sales Tax$278,453-6.9%
County Sales Tax$157,299-18.6%

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