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Gallatin County taxpayers give $4,770 in Countywide Sales Tax in May

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Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Gallatin County taxpayers paid $4,770 in Countywide Sales Tax in May, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a noticeable decrease from the previous month, where Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $5,005.

Over the past 12 months, Gallatin County's residents have collectively paid a total of $60,939 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 Gallatin County Over Last 12 months
MonthAmount Collected% Change from Previous Month
May$4,770-4.7
April$5,00533.2
March$3,758-15.3
February$4,438-26.7
January$6,0523.4
December 2022$5,8548
November 2022$5,422-12.1
October 2022$6,16747.9
September 2022$4,170-11.9
August 2022$4,732-11.9
July 2022$5,3743.4
June 2022$5,19710.3

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