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Coles County collects $151,673 in Countywide Sales Tax in March

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Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Coles County taxpayers paid $151,673 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 $155,041.

Over the past 12 months, Coles County's residents have collectively paid a total of $2.1 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 Coles County Over Last 12 months
MonthAmount Collected% Change from Previous Month
March$151,673-2.2
February$155,041-16.5
January$185,6406.8
December 2022$173,7721
November 2022$172,048-7.7
October 2022$186,3307.7
September 2022$173,047-2.4
August 2022$177,283-3.1
July 2022$182,865-0.4
June 2022$183,6782.4
May 2022$179,448-3.4
April 2022$185,83434.4

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