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Wayne County residents pay $47,521 in Countywide Sales Tax in December 2023

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Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Wayne County taxpayers paid $47,521 in Countywide Sales Tax in December 2023, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a significant decrease from the previous month, where Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $51,815.

Over the past 12 months, Wayne County's residents have collectively paid a total of $524,985 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
December 2023$47,521-8.3
November 2023$51,81539.6
October 2023$37,126-15.9
September 2023$44,1311.2
August 2023$43,5972.2
July 2023$42,657-4.8
June 2023$44,8150.2
May 2023$44,7101.7
April 2023$43,98419.7
March 2023$36,734-7.9
February 2023$39,870-17
January 2023$48,0252.9

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