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Wednesday, October 1, 2025

Adams County responsible for 28th-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during May

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Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Adams County taxpayers paid the 28th largest sum in sales taxes in May, according to Illinois tax records.

In total, residents paid $758,812 in sales taxes during May.

The county also ranked 28th in the Prairie State the month before, with $794,547 spent in sales taxes.

The largest share of sales taxes paid by Adams County residents in May 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.

May Adams County Sales Tax Revenue Breakdown

Countywide Sales Tax [40.2%]Special County Retailers Occupation Tax [32.8%]County Sales Tax [27.1%]

May Sales Tax Revenues by Type in Adams County
Type of TaxTotal Amount Collected% Change From Previous Month
Countywide Sales Tax$304,792-2.1%
Special County Retailers Occupation Tax$248,732-1.8%
County Sales Tax$205,288-10.7%

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