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$52,593 in Countywide Sales Tax collected in January for Crawford County

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Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Crawford County taxpayers paid $52,593 in Countywide Sales Tax in January, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a significant increase from the previous month, where Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $47,442.

Over the past 12 months, Crawford County's residents have collectively paid a total of $548,098 in Countywide Sales Tax.

The Countywide Sales Tax, a crucial revenue stream, is primarily allocated for county governments use.

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.

Countywide Sales Tax Collected in Crawford County Over Last 12 months
MonthAmount Collected% Change from Previous Month
January$52,59310.9
December 2022$47,442-0.8
November 2022$47,8284.3
October 2022$45,8366.3
September 2022$43,100-12.3
August 2022$49,1354.9
July 2022$46,850-3.2
June 2022$48,3861.9
May 2022$47,4903.5
April 2022$45,89429.9
March 2022$35,336-7.5
February 2022$38,208-17.5

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