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Tuesday, November 5, 2024

$22,855 in Countywide Sales Tax collected in July for Lawrence County

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Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Lawrence County taxpayers paid $22,855 in Countywide Sales Tax in July, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a noticeable decrease from the previous month, where Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $23,474.

Over the past 12 months, Lawrence County's residents have collectively paid a total of $284,347 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 Lawrence County Over Last 12 months
MonthAmount Collected% Change from Previous Month
July$22,855-2.6
June$23,4746.4
May$22,064-2.6
April$22,65712.9
March$20,076-5.1
February$21,161-18.6
January$25,997-14.9
December 2023$30,56539.7
November 2023$21,880-0.7
October 2023$22,036-24.8
September 2023$29,31631.7
August 2023$22,2661.9

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