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Braidwood collects $65,417 in Municipal Sales Tax in January 2025

 
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Braidwood collects $65,417 in Municipal Sales Tax in January 2025
Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Braidwood taxpayers paid $65,417 in Municipal Sales Tax in January, according to Illinois tax records.

This is a decrease of 3.9% from the month before, when $68,056 was collected.

Taxpayers in Braidwood have paid $803,773 in Municipal Sales Tax in the last 12 months.

In Illinois, Municipal Sales Taxes, typically set at 1%, are combined with the state sales tax of 5% and a county tax of 0.25%, resulting in a total state tax rate of 6.25%. These taxes vary at local level and are aimed at diverse municipal needs, like infrastructure and public services. The revenue generated from these taxes is destined to fund local government operations, public safety, education, and community development projects.

According to a 2024 study from WalletHub, Illinois has the highest overall taxes in the U.S., with rates more than 50% higher than the national average.

Municipal Sales Tax Collected in Braidwood Over Last 12 Months
MonthAmount Collected% Change from Previous Month
January 2025$65,417-3.9%
December 2024$68,0564.2%
November 2024$65,3226.6%
October 2024$61,284-17.1%
September 2024$73,951-5.9%
August 2024$78,6158.5%
July 2024$72,432-7.6%
June 2024$78,37115%
May 2024$68,127-2.8%
April 2024$70,06634.1%
March 2024$52,2604.8%
February 2024$49,872-18.5%