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Wednesday, October 1, 2025

Prairie State Sales Taxes: Grundy County residents paid 41st-largest sum in April

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Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue

Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue

Grundy County taxpayers paid the 41st largest sum in sales taxes in April, according to Illinois tax records.

In total, residents paid $554,087 in sales taxes during April.

The county ranked 42nd in the Prairie State the month before, with $444,834 spent in sales taxes.

The largest share of sales taxes paid by Grundy County residents in April 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.

April Grundy County Sales Tax Revenue Breakdown

Countywide Sales Tax [76.6%]County Sales Tax [23.4%]

April Sales Tax Revenues by Type in Grundy County
Type of TaxTotal Amount Collected% Change From Previous Month
Countywide Sales Tax$424,44921.5%
County Sales Tax$129,63835.8%

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