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Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Tazewell County taxpayers paid the 17th largest sum in sales taxes in August, according to Illinois tax records .

In total, residents paid approximately $1.8 million in sales taxes during August.

The county ranked 16th in the Prairie State the month before, with just under $1.8 million spent in sales taxes.

The largest share of sales taxes paid by Tazewell County residents in August came from the Special County Retailers Occupation Tax.

The Special County Retailers Occupation 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 est

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