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This figure marks a significant increase over the previous year, when Non-Home Rule Sales Tax collection stood just under $2.6 million.
In Illinois, the Non-Home Rule Sales Tax, levied by non-home rule local governments, applies to the same general merchandise as the state sales tax. This tax can be set in increments of 0.25% up to 1%, and it's aimed at funding local services. Each non-home rule locality decides independently on whether to implement the tax and at what rate, based on their specific needs.
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.
| Year | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,770,460 | 7.2% |
| 2023 | $2,583,622 | 6.8% |
| 2022 | $2,419,043 | 13.2% |
| 2021 | $2,136,101 | 41.8% |
| 2020 | $1,506,149 | 200.2% |
| 2019 | $501,669 | - |
