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$18,495 in Countywide Sales Tax collected in March for Lawrence County

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Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue

Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue

Lawrence County taxpayers paid $18,495 in Countywide Sales Tax in March, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a noticeable decrease from the previous month, where Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $19,421.

Over the past 12 months, Lawrence County's residents have collectively paid a total of $255,806 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 Lawrence County Over Last 12 months
MonthAmount Collected% Change from Previous Month
March$18,495-4.8
February$19,421-17.6
January$23,5837.4
December 2022$21,9553
November 2022$21,316-6.2
October 2022$22,73613.9
September 2022$19,957-5.7
August 2022$21,172-5.2
July 2022$22,342-0.9
June 2022$22,5456.9
May 2022$21,084-0.5
April 2022$21,20017.7

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