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Prairie State taxes: Crawford County residents rank 87th in total sales taxes paid for May

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Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Crawford County taxpayers ranked 87th in total sales taxes paid per county in May, according to Illinois tax records.

In total, Crawford County residents paid $72,295 in sales taxes during May.

Crawford County ranked 86th in the Prairie State the month before, with $75,553 spent in sales taxes.

The Countywide Sales Tax accounted for the largest share of sales taxes paid by Crawford County residents in May.

Illinois is currently the highest taxed state in the US. A study from Wallet Hub found Illinois taxes are 39.83% higher than 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.

Composition of Sales Tax Revenue in Crawford County in May
Countywide Sales Tax [63.1%]County Sales Tax [36.9%]

Sales Taxes Collected in Crawford County in May
Type of TaxAmount Collected in Month% Change From Previous Month
Countywide Sales Tax$45,624-3.7
County Sales Tax$26,671-5.3

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