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Tuesday, April 1, 2025

$41,321 in Countywide Sales Tax collected in December 2024 for Shelby County

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Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue

Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue

Shelby County taxpayers paid $41,321 in Countywide Sales Tax in December 2024, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a noticeable increase from the previous month, where Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $41,085.

Over the past 12 months, Shelby County's residents have collectively paid a total of $476,637 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 Shelby County Over Last 12 months
MonthAmount Collected% Change from Previous Month
December 2024$41,3210.6
November 2024$41,0857.7
October 2024$38,152-3.8
September 2024$39,666-2.6
August 2024$40,7112
July 2024$39,902-9.8
June 2024$44,23017.8
May 2024$37,544-0.6
April 2024$37,7526
March 2024$35,6220.2
February 2024$35,561-21.1
January 2024$45,09114.1

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