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Thursday, November 14, 2024

Douglas County taxpayers give $96,806 in County Sales Tax in January

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Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Douglas County taxpayers paid $96,806 in County Sales Tax in January, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a significant increase from the previous month, where County Sales Tax collection stood at $88,447.

Over the past 12 months, Douglas County's residents have collectively paid a total of $1.1 million in County Sales Tax.

The County Sales Tax is a local sales tax imposed on retail sales of goods and services within a specific county. It is one of the primary sources of revenue for county governments, funding a wide range of essential services, including education, infrastructure, public safety, public health, and social services. The average rate imposed in Illinois is around 8.2%.

Despite fluctuations in tax collection, Illinois continues to be one of the highest-taxed states in the U.S. According to a Wallet Hub study from March 2023, the state ranked as having the highest tax burden, approximately 39.83% above the national average.

Illinois governor J. B. Pritzker is accused of adding more than $5.2 billion in new or higher taxes since coming into power in early 2019. As a business owner, he has a fortune of more than $3 billion, largely based on his family's wealth and connections.

County Sales Tax Collected in Douglas County Over Last 12 months
MonthAmount Collected% Change from Previous Month
January$96,8069.5
December 2022$88,447-10.7
November 2022$99,031-1.6
October 2022$100,6894.8
September 2022$96,11934.1
August 2022$71,680-39
July 2022$117,55827.9
June 2022$91,88626.6
May 2022$72,565-23.7
April 2022$95,06555.7
March 2022$61,070-10.4
February 2022$68,178-16.6

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