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Effingham County collects $50,099 in County Sales Tax in February

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Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Effingham County taxpayers paid $50,099 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 $76,530.

Over the past 12 months, Effingham County's residents have collectively paid a total of $790,183 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 Effingham County Over Last 12 months
MonthAmount Collected% Change from Previous Month
February$50,099-34.5
January$76,53023.2
December 2023$62,135-7.5
November 2023$67,169-5.8
October 2023$71,2839.6
September 2023$65,038-16.2
August 2023$77,631-0.7
July 2023$78,14710.9
June 2023$70,48319
May 2023$59,220-7.3
April 2023$63,88231.5
March 2023$48,5663.4

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