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Effingham County residents pay $181,262 in Countywide Sales Tax in February

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Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue

Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue

Effingham County taxpayers paid $181,262 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 $230,356.

Over the past 12 months, Effingham County's residents have collectively paid a total of $2.5 million 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 Effingham County Over Last 12 months
MonthAmount Collected% Change from Previous Month
February$181,262-21.3
January$230,3567.5
December 2022$214,369-5.7
November 2022$227,4207.1
October 2022$212,352-1
September 2022$214,605-2.5
August 2022$220,206-2.2
July 2022$225,1272.6
June 2022$219,4553.7
May 2022$211,557-0.9
April 2022$213,47433.8
March 2022$159,606-8.8

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