Cook County taxpayers paid approximately $110.1 million in County Home Rule Sales Tax in May, according to Illinois tax records.
This figure marks a noticeable decrease from the previous month, when County Home Rule Sales Tax collection stood at approximately $113 million.
Over the past 12 months, Cook County’s residents have collectively paid a total of $1.2 billion in County Home Rule Sales Tax.
The County Home Rule 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.
| Month | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Month |
|---|---|---|
| May | $110,066,000 | -2.6% |
| April | $112,996,000 | 21.2% |
| March | $93,194,200 | -1.4% |
| February | $94,531,100 | -19.1% |
| January | $116,815,000 | 17.8% |
| December 2024 | $99,158,700 | -9.3% |
| November 2024 | $109,324,000 | 6.9% |
| October 2024 | $102,228,000 | 2.2% |
| September 2024 | $100,002,000 | 2.3% |
| August 2024 | $97,796,700 | -4% |
| July 2024 | $101,843,000 | 0.3% |
| June 2024 | $101,538,000 | 13% |
| May 2024 | $89,847,352 | – |
