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Wednesday, December 25, 2024

Edgar County collects $8,224 in County Sales Tax in February

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Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue

Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue

Edgar County taxpayers paid $8,224 in County Sales Tax in February, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a significant decrease from the previous month, where County Sales Tax collection stood at $11,075.

Over the past 12 months, Edgar County's residents have collectively paid a total of $117,262 in County Sales Tax.

The County Sales Tax is a local sales tax imposed on retail sales of goods and services within a specific county. It is one of the primary sources of revenue for county governments, funding a wide range of essential services, including education, infrastructure, public safety, public health, and social services. The average rate imposed in Illinois is around 8.2%.

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.

County Sales Tax Collected in Edgar County Over Last 12 months
MonthAmount Collected% Change from Previous Month
February$8,224-25.7
January$11,075-3.1
December 2023$11,42826.3
November 2023$9,048-12.3
October 2023$10,3143.1
September 2023$10,0059.5
August 2023$9,140-8
July 2023$9,932-4.7
June 2023$10,42619.1
May 2023$8,752-30.1
April 2023$12,51895.6
March 2023$6,400-15.6

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