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Tuesday, November 5, 2024

$39,746 in Countywide Sales Tax collected in April for Shelby County

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Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Shelby County taxpayers paid $39,746 in Countywide Sales Tax in April, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a significant increase from the previous month, where Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $31,981.

Over the past 12 months, Shelby County's residents have collectively paid a total of $484,591 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 Shelby County Over Last 12 months
MonthAmount Collected% Change from Previous Month
April$39,74624.3
March$31,981-12.3
February$36,465-22.2
January$46,88314.5
December 2022$40,9440.5
November 2022$40,748-2.1
October 2022$41,6212.6
September 2022$40,5621.7
August 2022$39,903-9.3
July 2022$43,9823.1
June 2022$42,6749.2
May 2022$39,082-0.6

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