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$13,540 in County Sales Tax collected in October 2024 for Hamilton County

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Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Hamilton County taxpayers paid $13,540 in County Sales Tax in October 2024, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a significant increase from the previous month, where County Sales Tax collection stood at $11,163.

Over the past 12 months, Hamilton County's residents have collectively paid a total of $176,128 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 Hamilton County Over Last 12 months
MonthAmount Collected% Change from Previous Month
October 2024$13,54021.3
September 2024$11,163-23
August 2024$14,499-3
July 2024$14,95521.8
June 2024$12,280-16.6
May 2024$14,7163.9
April 2024$14,1597.4
March 2024$13,182-16.6
February 2024$15,805-25.6
January 2024$21,23842.1
December 2023$14,946-4.5
November 2023$15,645-14.7

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