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$171,494 in Countywide Sales Tax collected in 2023 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 $171,494 in Countywide Sales Tax in 2023, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a noticeable decrease from the previous year, when Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $171,590.

The Countywide Sales Tax, a crucial revenue stream, is primarily allocated for county governments' use.

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.

Countywide Sales Tax Collected in Hamilton County Over Last 6 Years
YearAmount Collected% Change from Previous Year
2023$171,494-0.1%
2022$171,59016.7%
2021$147,02338%
2020$106,5469.6%
2019$97,192-10.9%
2018$109,063-

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