Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
In total, White County residents paid $202,535 in sales taxes during June.
White County ranked 66th in the Prairie State the month before, with $196,219 spent in sales taxes.
The County School Facility Tax accounted for the largest share of sales taxes paid by White County residents in June.
As of 2021, Illinois was the highest taxed state in the US. A study from Wallet Hub found Illinois taxes were 39.83% higher than 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.
| Type of Tax | Amount Collected in Month | % Change From Previous Month |
|---|---|---|
| County School Facility Tax | $144,597 | 5.4 |
| Countywide Sales Tax | $40,807 | 1.1 |
| County Sales Tax | $17,131 | -8.5 |
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