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Crawford County residents pay $44,318 in County Sales Tax in January

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Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Crawford County taxpayers paid $44,318 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 $27,837.

Over the past 12 months, Crawford County's residents have collectively paid a total of $331,888 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 Crawford County Over Last 12 months
MonthAmount Collected% Change from Previous Month
January$44,31859.2
December 2022$27,837-6.2
November 2022$29,6862.6
October 2022$28,92923.4
September 2022$23,450-3.4
August 2022$24,270-9.4
July 2022$26,799-18.3
June 2022$32,80015.8
May 2022$28,33212.9
April 2022$25,09912.2
March 2022$22,36424.2
February 2022$18,004-35.6

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