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Tuesday, November 5, 2024

Crawford County taxpayers give $43,064 in Countywide Sales Tax in July

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Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue

Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue

Crawford County taxpayers paid $43,064 in Countywide Sales Tax in July, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a significant decrease from the previous month, where Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $47,149.

Over the past 12 months, Crawford County's residents have collectively paid a total of $550,814 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
July$43,064-8.7
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

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