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Tuesday, November 5, 2024

Effingham County taxpayers give $207,221 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

Effingham County taxpayers paid $207,221 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 $221,442.

Over the past 12 months, Effingham County's residents have collectively paid a total of $2.5 million 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 Effingham County Over Last 12 months
MonthAmount Collected% Change from Previous Month
July$207,221-6.4
June$221,4425.7
May$209,431-1.4
April$212,44116.2
March$182,860-2.5
February$187,534-20.4
January$235,4859.2
December 2023$215,6310.1
November 2023$215,3230.8
October 2023$213,613-1.7
September 2023$217,2281.6
August 2023$213,779-4.5

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