Morris taxpayers paid the 48th largest sum in sales taxes per municipality in February, according to Illinois tax records.
In total, residents paid just over $1.5 million in sales taxes during that month.
Morris ranked 135th in the Prairie State the month before, with $735,473 spent in sales taxes.
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.
Sales Taxes Collected in Morris in February
| Type of Tax | Total Amount Collected | % Change From Previous Month |
|---|---|---|
| Municipal Sales Tax | $1,500,376 | 104% |
