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Friday, September 20, 2024

Crawford County residents pay $47,149 in Countywide Sales Tax in June

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Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Crawford County taxpayers paid $47,149 in Countywide Sales Tax in June, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a noticeable increase from the previous month, where Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $47,016.

Over the past 12 months, Crawford County's residents have collectively paid a total of $556,119 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 Crawford County Over Last 12 months
MonthAmount Collected% Change from Previous Month
June$47,1490.3
May$47,0162.2
April$46,00116.1
March$39,612-11.4
February$44,717-9.1
January$49,1910.6
December 2023$48,8975.3
November 2023$46,4250.8
October 2023$46,079-0.9
September 2023$46,5000.7
August 2023$46,163-4.6
July 2023$48,3692.2

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