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Effingham County residents pay $213,613 in Countywide Sales Tax in October

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Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Effingham County taxpayers paid $213,613 in Countywide Sales Tax in October, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a noticeable decrease from the previous month, where Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $217,228.

Over the past 12 months, Effingham County's residents have collectively paid a total of $2.6 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 Effingham County Over Last 12 months
MonthAmount Collected% Change from Previous Month
October$213,613-1.7
September$217,2281.6
August$213,779-4.5
July$223,855-0.6
June$225,2258.5
May$207,537-3.6
April$215,28317.1
March$183,8071.4
February$181,262-21.3
January$230,3567.5
December 2022$214,369-5.7
November 2022$227,4207.1

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