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$48,025 in Countywide Sales Tax collected in January for Wayne County

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Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Wayne County taxpayers paid $48,025 in Countywide Sales Tax in January, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a noticeable increase from the previous month, where Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $46,652.

Over the past 12 months, Wayne County's residents have collectively paid a total of $540,148 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 Wayne County Over Last 12 months
MonthAmount Collected% Change from Previous Month
January$48,0252.9
December 2022$46,652-8.1
November 2022$50,7527.9
October 2022$47,0362.1
September 2022$46,0528.8
August 2022$42,324-9.1
July 2022$46,546-2.1
June 2022$47,5546.6
May 2022$44,603-9.4
April 2022$49,25549.2
March 2022$33,011-13.9
February 2022$38,338-15.9

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