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$42,203 in Countywide Sales Tax collected in December 2024 for White County

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Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

White County taxpayers paid $42,203 in Countywide Sales Tax in December 2024, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a noticeable decrease from the previous month, where Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $43,219.

Over the past 12 months, White County's residents have collectively paid a total of $490,073 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 White County Over Last 12 months
MonthAmount Collected% Change from Previous Month
December 2024$42,203-2.4
November 2024$43,2199.7
October 2024$39,393-7.1
September 2024$42,3812.2
August 2024$41,4880.2
July 2024$41,4011.5
June 2024$40,8071.1
May 2024$40,353-2.3
April 2024$41,31112
March 2024$36,874-1.6
February 2024$37,488-13.1
January 2024$43,15515.8

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