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$70,807 in Countywide Sales Tax collected in January for Douglas County

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Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue

Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue

Douglas County taxpayers paid $70,807 in Countywide Sales Tax in January, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a significant increase from the previous month, where Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $66,841.

Over the past 12 months, Douglas County's residents have collectively paid a total of $803,424 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 Douglas County Over Last 12 months
MonthAmount Collected% Change from Previous Month
January$70,8075.9
December 2023$66,841-3.1
November 2023$68,965-8.9
October 2023$75,69511.8
September 2023$67,682-4.4
August 2023$70,8240.7
July 2023$70,364-2.5
June 2023$72,15711.7
May 2023$64,625-4.4
April 2023$67,61526.1
March 2023$53,634-1.1
February 2023$54,215-20.7

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