Local Government

Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue

Woodford County taxpayers paid the 25th largest sum in sales taxes in June, according to Illinois tax records .

In total, residents paid $914,086 in sales taxes during June.

The county ranked 26th in the Prairie State the month before, with $854,302 spent in sales taxes.

The largest share of sales taxes paid by Woodford County residents in June 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 estimates that a media

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