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Crawford County taxpayers give $26,910 in County Sales Tax in May

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Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Crawford County taxpayers paid $26,910 in County Sales Tax in May, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a noticeable decrease from the previous month, where County Sales Tax collection stood at $28,193.

Over the past 12 months, Crawford County's residents have collectively paid a total of $340,726 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 Crawford County Over Last 12 months
MonthAmount Collected% Change from Previous Month
May$26,910-4.6
April$28,1936.4
March$26,496-43.2
February$46,63850.7
January$30,940-18.5
December 2023$37,95336.4
November 2023$27,8339
October 2023$25,53329.7
September 2023$19,684-11.6
August 2023$22,255-11.9
July 2023$25,2529.6
June 2023$23,039-13.6

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