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$5,325 in Countywide Sales Tax collected in November 2024 for Gallatin County

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Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Gallatin County taxpayers paid $5,325 in Countywide Sales Tax in November 2024, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a significant decrease from the previous month, where Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $6,364.

Over the past 12 months, Gallatin County's residents have collectively paid a total of $60,365 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 Gallatin County Over Last 12 months
MonthAmount Collected% Change from Previous Month
November 2024$5,325-16.3
October 2024$6,36411.4
September 2024$5,71330.1
August 2024$4,392-4.4
July 2024$4,594-6
June 2024$4,889-0.5
May 2024$4,9134.1
April 2024$4,71916.1
March 2024$4,064-9.6
February 2024$4,494-21.9
January 2024$5,75411.9
December 2023$5,144-0.1

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