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Shelby County taxpayers give $40,287 in County Sales Tax in January

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Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Shelby County taxpayers paid $40,287 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 $34,088.

Over the past 12 months, Shelby County's residents have collectively paid a total of $322,151 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 Shelby County Over Last 12 months
MonthAmount Collected% Change from Previous Month
January$40,28718.2
December 2022$34,08827
November 2022$26,833-20.8
October 2022$33,87644.4
September 2022$23,46110.2
August 2022$21,284-21
July 2022$26,9568.6
June 2022$24,8296
May 2022$23,425-1.2
April 2022$23,70948.8
March 2022$15,933-42
February 2022$27,470-11.7

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