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Hoffman Estates residents rank 60th in total sales taxes paid per muncipality in Illinois for February

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Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Hoffman Estates taxpayers ranked 60th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in February, according to Illinois tax records.

In total, residents paid just over $1.3 million in sales taxes during that month.

Hoffman Estates ranked 64th in the Prairie State the month before, with just under $1.6 million spent in sales taxes.

The largest share of sales taxes paid by Hoffman Estates residents in February came from the Municipal Sales Tax.

In Illinois, municipal sales taxes, usually set at 1%, are added to the state sales tax of 5% and a county tax of 0.25%, resulting in a combined state tax rate of 6.25%. These taxes can vary locally and are used to address municipal needs such as infrastructure, public services, and community development. The revenue generated is destined to fund local government operations, public safety, education, and other community projects.

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.

Composition of Sales Tax Revenue in Hoffman Estates in February

Municipal Sales Tax [64.2%]Municipal Home Rule Sales Tax [35.8%]

Sales Taxes Collected in Hoffman Estates in February
Type of TaxTotal Amount Collected% Change From Previous Month
Municipal Sales Tax$842,181-16.2%
Municipal Home Rule Sales Tax$470,363-15.8%

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