$449,319 in Municipal Sales Tax collected in February for Lockport

Lockport taxpayers paid $449,319 in Municipal Sales Tax in February, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a significant decrease from the previous month, when Municipal Sales Tax collection stood at $463,705.

Taxpayers in Lockport have paid $4.9 million in Municipal Sales Tax in the last 12 months.

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.