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Coles County collects $177,894 in Countywide Sales Tax in October 2024

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Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue

Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue

Coles County taxpayers paid $177,894 in Countywide Sales Tax in October 2024, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a noticeable decrease from the previous month, where Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $185,733.

Over the past 12 months, Coles County's residents have collectively paid a total of $2.2 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 Coles County Over Last 12 months
MonthAmount Collected% Change from Previous Month
October 2024$177,894-4.2
September 2024$185,7333.6
August 2024$179,3131.4
July 2024$176,898-5.7
June 2024$187,5114
May 2024$180,217-3.5
April 2024$186,68715.5
March 2024$161,5860.1
February 2024$161,469-22.6
January 2024$208,70816.4
December 2023$179,2491
November 2023$177,423-1.1

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