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Wayne County taxpayers give $44,940 in Countywide Sales Tax in April

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Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue

Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue

Wayne County taxpayers paid $44,940 in Countywide Sales Tax in April, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a significant increase from the previous month, where Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $39,889.

Over the past 12 months, Wayne County's residents have collectively paid a total of $528,185 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
April$44,94012.7
March$39,889-0.7
February$40,182-14.1
January$46,802-1.5
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

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