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$38,185 in Countywide Sales Tax collected in August for White County

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Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

White County taxpayers paid $38,185 in Countywide Sales Tax in August, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a significant decrease from the previous month, where Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $40,757.

Over the past 12 months, White County's residents have collectively paid a total of $445,586 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 White County Over Last 12 months
MonthAmount Collected% Change from Previous Month
August$38,185-6.3
July$40,75710.5
June$36,8812
May$36,164-4.6
April$37,90322.4
March$30,971-9.2
February$34,099-15.4
January$40,31813.8
December 2022$35,423-14
November 2022$41,1789.1
October 2022$37,7585
September 2022$35,9495

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