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Wednesday, December 25, 2024

Edgar County taxpayers give $32,566 in Countywide Sales Tax in February

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Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Edgar County taxpayers paid $32,566 in Countywide Sales Tax in February, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a significant decrease from the previous month, where Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $38,153.

Over the past 12 months, Edgar County's residents have collectively paid a total of $433,454 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 Edgar County Over Last 12 months
MonthAmount Collected% Change from Previous Month
February$32,566-14.6
January$38,1535.7
December 2023$36,106-4.8
November 2023$37,9142.7
October 2023$36,914-1.9
September 2023$37,6174.2
August 2023$36,089-0.2
July 2023$36,174-4.3
June 2023$37,8013.5
May 2023$36,516-0.7
April 2023$36,75619.2
March 2023$30,8480.8

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