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White County residents pay $19,707 in County Sales Tax in January

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Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

White County taxpayers paid $19,707 in County Sales Tax in January, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a significant decrease from the previous month, where County Sales Tax collection stood at $40,509.

Over the past 12 months, White County's residents have collectively paid a total of $286,043 in County Sales Tax.

The County Sales Tax is a local sales tax imposed on retail sales of goods and services within a specific county. It is one of the primary sources of revenue for county governments, funding a wide range of essential services, including education, infrastructure, public safety, public health, and social services. The average rate imposed in Illinois is around 8.2%.

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.

County Sales Tax Collected in White County Over Last 12 months
MonthAmount Collected% Change from Previous Month
January$19,707-51.4
December 2023$40,50933.3
November 2023$30,3938.7
October 2023$27,96734.1
September 2023$20,8588.1
August 2023$19,290-16.3
July 2023$23,0377.3
June 2023$21,473-12.3
May 2023$24,49426.6
April 2023$19,34940.1
March 2023$13,815-45.1
February 2023$25,15119.2

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