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Tuesday, November 5, 2024

Lawrence County residents pay $14,352 in County Sales Tax in July

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Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Lawrence County taxpayers paid $14,352 in County Sales Tax in July, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a significant decrease from the previous month, where County Sales Tax collection stood at $15,741.

Over the past 12 months, Lawrence County's residents have collectively paid a total of $231,951 in County Sales Tax.

The County Sales Tax is a local sales tax imposed on retail sales of goods and services within a specific county. It is one of the primary sources of revenue for county governments, funding a wide range of essential services, including education, infrastructure, public safety, public health, and social services. The average rate imposed in Illinois is around 8.2%.

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.

County Sales Tax Collected in Lawrence County Over Last 12 months
MonthAmount Collected% Change from Previous Month
July$14,352-8.8
June$15,7410.1
May$15,732-1.7
April$16,0075.8
March$15,1295
February$14,403-38.9
January$23,584-51.7
December 2023$48,831244.4
November 2023$14,180-13.8
October 2023$16,454-26.2
September 2023$22,29546.3
August 2023$15,243-1.7

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