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Edwards County residents pay $8,802 in County Sales Tax in March

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Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Edwards County taxpayers paid $8,802 in County Sales Tax in March, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a noticeable increase from the previous month, where County Sales Tax collection stood at $8,599.

Over the past 12 months, Edwards County's residents have collectively paid a total of $122,760 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 Edwards County Over Last 12 months
MonthAmount Collected% Change from Previous Month
March$8,8022.4
February$8,599-8.9
January$9,443-13.3
December 2023$10,891-19.1
November 2023$13,4580.3
October 2023$13,41350.1
September 2023$8,93920.6
August 2023$7,412-19.7
July 2023$9,226-8.2
June 2023$10,046-9.5
May 2023$11,097-2.9
April 2023$11,43417.7

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