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Wednesday, November 13, 2024

$15,805 in Countywide Sales Tax collected in August for Cumberland County

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Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Cumberland County taxpayers paid $15,805 in Countywide Sales Tax in August, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a noticeable decrease from the previous month, where Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $16,337.

Over the past 12 months, Cumberland County's residents have collectively paid a total of $190,876 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 Cumberland County Over Last 12 months
MonthAmount Collected% Change from Previous Month
August$15,805-3.3
July$16,3371.4
June$16,1104
May$15,488-1.4
April$15,70116.6
March$13,4633.8
February$12,969-18.7
January$15,958-4.9
December 2023$16,783-19.2
November 2023$20,77637.1
October 2023$15,158-7.2
September 2023$16,328-0.5

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