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Tuesday, November 5, 2024

Edgar County taxpayers give $35,234 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

Edgar County taxpayers paid $35,234 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 $37,129.

Over the past 12 months, Edgar County's residents have collectively paid a total of $435,571 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 Edgar County Over Last 12 months
MonthAmount Collected% Change from Previous Month
July$35,234-5.1
June$37,129-1.4
May$37,6582.3
April$36,82410.4
March$33,3672.5
February$32,566-14.6
January$38,1535.7
December 2023$36,106-4.8
November 2023$37,9142.7
October 2023$36,914-1.9
September 2023$37,6174.2
August 2023$36,089-0.2

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