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Prairie State sales taxes: Douglas County residents paid 44th-largest sum in September

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Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Douglas County taxpayers paid the 44th largest sum in sales taxes in September, according to Illinois tax records.

In total, Douglas County residents paid $412,789 in sales taxes during September.

Douglas County ranked 42nd in the Prairie State the month before, with $436,133 spent in sales taxes.

The County School Facility Tax accounted for the largest share of sales taxes paid by Douglas County residents in September.

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 Douglas County in September
County School Facility Tax [62%]County Sales Tax [21.6%]Countywide Sales Tax [16.4%]

Sales Taxes Collected in Douglas County in September
Type of TaxAmount Collected in Month% Change From Previous Month
County School Facility Tax$256,089-2.7
County Sales Tax$89,019-12.8
Countywide Sales Tax$67,682-4.4

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