Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue
Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue
In total, residents paid approximately $5.4 million in sales taxes during 2023.
The county also ranked 39th in the Prairie State the year before, with approximately $5.3 million spent in sales taxes.
The largest share of sales taxes paid by Effingham County residents in 2023 came from the Countywide Sales Tax.
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.
2023 Effingham County Sales Tax Revenues by Type
| Type of Tax | Amount Collected in Year | % Change From Previous Year |
|---|---|---|
| Countywide Sales Tax | $2,542,897 | 1.1% |
| Special County Retailers Occupation Tax | $2,088,414 | 0.5% |
| County Sales Tax | $775,914 | 7.5% |
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