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Shelby County taxpayers give $491,302 in Countywide Sales Tax in 2023

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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 $491,302 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 $473,009.

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 Shelby County Over Last 6 Years
YearAmount Collected% Change from Previous Year
2023$491,3023.9%
2022$473,00911.4%
2021$424,75729.3%
2020$328,3919.3%
2019$300,484-8.6%
2018$328,653-

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