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Wednesday, November 13, 2024

Cumberland County residents pay $8,066 in County Sales Tax in August

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Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Cumberland County taxpayers paid $8,066 in County Sales Tax in August, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a noticeable decrease from the previous month, where County Sales Tax collection stood at $8,228.

Over the past 12 months, Cumberland County's residents have collectively paid a total of $123,730 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 Cumberland County Over Last 12 months
MonthAmount Collected% Change from Previous Month
August$8,066-2
July$8,228-12.3
June$9,381-11.6
May$10,617-7.8
April$11,5197.3
March$10,73218.4
February$9,061-35.7
January$14,0928.2
December 2023$13,02556.7
November 2023$8,313-20.2
October 2023$10,4141.3
September 2023$10,282-1.9

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