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Crawford County taxpayers give $57,729 in Countywide Sales Tax in October 2024

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Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Crawford County taxpayers paid $57,729 in Countywide Sales Tax in October 2024, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a significant increase from the previous month, where Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $45,312.

Over the past 12 months, Crawford County's residents have collectively paid a total of $557,163 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 Crawford County Over Last 12 months
MonthAmount Collected% Change from Previous Month
October 2024$57,72927.4
September 2024$45,3127.8
August 2024$42,050-2.4
July 2024$43,064-8.7
June 2024$47,1490.3
May 2024$47,0162.2
April 2024$46,00116.1
March 2024$39,612-11.4
February 2024$44,717-9.1
January 2024$49,1910.6
December 2023$48,8975.3
November 2023$46,4250.8

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