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Lawrence County residents pay $27,698 in Countywide Sales Tax in January

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Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue

Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue

Lawrence County taxpayers paid $27,698 in Countywide Sales Tax in January, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a significant increase from the previous month, where Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $24,800.

Over the past 12 months, Lawrence County's residents have collectively paid a total of $282,576 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 Lawrence County Over Last 12 months
MonthAmount Collected% Change from Previous Month
January$27,69811.7
December 2024$24,800-3
November 2024$25,5653
October 2024$24,8102.4
September 2024$24,2274.5
August 2024$23,1891.5
July 2024$22,855-2.6
June 2024$23,4746.4
May 2024$22,064-2.6
April 2024$22,65712.9
March 2024$20,076-5.1
February 2024$21,161-18.6

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