East Central Reporter

Lawrence County taxpayers paid $19,421 in Countywide Sales Tax in February, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a significant decrease from the previous month, where Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $23,583.

Over the past 12 months, Lawrence County's residents have collectively paid a total of $255,320 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.

Month	Amount Collected	% Change from Previous Month
February	$19,421	-17.6
January	$23,583	7.4
December 2022	$21,955	3
November 2022	$21,316	-6.2
October 2022	$22,736	13.9
September 2022	$19,957	-5.7
August 2022	$21,172	-5.2
July 2022	$22,342	-0.9
June 2022	$22,545	6.9
May 2022	$21,084	-0.5
April 2022	$21,200	17.7
March 2022	$18,009	-5.2