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Saline County residents pay $23,928 in County Sales Tax in June

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Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Saline County taxpayers paid $23,928 in County Sales Tax in June, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a noticeable increase from the previous month, where County Sales Tax collection stood at $23,126.

Over the past 12 months, Saline County's residents have collectively paid a total of $302,472 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 Saline County Over Last 12 months
MonthAmount Collected% Change from Previous Month
June$23,9283.5
May$23,126-0.5
April$23,23822.6
March$18,959-5.2
February$20,001-35.3
January$30,92617.3
December 2023$26,35616.4
November 2023$22,6449.5
October 2023$20,672-37.5
September 2023$33,08232.5
August 2023$24,967-27.8
July 2023$34,57331.1

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