Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
In total, residents paid approximately $1.1 million in sales taxes during that month.
Morris ranked 102nd in the Prairie State the month before, with just under $1.1 million 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 July
| Type of Tax | Total Amount Collected | % Change From Previous Month |
|---|---|---|
| Municipal Sales Tax | $1,097,337 | 3.5% |
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