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Wednesday, December 25, 2024

$15,720 in County Sales Tax collected in June for Lawrence County

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Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Lawrence County taxpayers paid $15,720 in County Sales Tax in June, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a noticeable increase from the previous month, where County Sales Tax collection stood at $15,466.

Over the past 12 months, Lawrence County's residents have collectively paid a total of $190,985 in County Sales Tax.

The County Sales Tax is a local sales tax imposed on retail sales of goods and services within a specific county. It is one of the primary sources of revenue for county governments, funding a wide range of essential services, including education, infrastructure, public safety, public health, and social services. The average rate imposed in Illinois is around 8.2%.

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.

County Sales Tax Collected in Lawrence County Over Last 12 months
MonthAmount Collected% Change from Previous Month
June$15,7201.6
May$15,4660.2
April$15,43718.4
March$13,039-2.3
February$13,344-31
January$19,35022.7
December 2022$15,7642.3
November 2022$15,415-20.7
October 2022$19,44840.4
September 2022$13,850-13.6
August 2022$16,021-11.6
July 2022$18,13116.6

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