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Crawford County residents pay $559,037 in Countywide Sales Tax in 2023

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Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Crawford County taxpayers paid $559,037 in Countywide Sales Tax in 2023, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a noticeable increase over the previous year, when Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $541,792.

The Countywide Sales Tax, a crucial revenue stream, is primarily allocated for county governments' use.

As of 2021, Illinois was the highest taxed state in the US. A study from Wallet Hub found Illinois taxes were 39.83% higher than 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 6 Years
YearAmount Collected% Change from Previous Year
2023$559,0373.2%
2022$541,7925%
2021$515,85028.8%
2020$400,5908.4%
2019$369,588-10%
2018$410,575-

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