Peoria Standard

Tazewell County taxpayers paid $92,740 in County Sales Tax in January, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a significant decrease from the previous month, where County Sales Tax collection stood at $101,115.

Over the past 12 months, Tazewell County's residents have collectively paid a total of $1 million 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.

Month	Amount Collected	% Change from Previous Month
January	$92,740	-8.3
December 2022	$101,115	4.3
November 2022	$96,974	-1
October 2022	$97,959	4.5
September 2022	$93,723	12.8
August 2022	$83,095	-16.7
July 2022	$99,773	8.5
June 2022	$91,926	3.4
May 2022	$88,924	8.8
April 2022	$81,715	35.3
March 2022	$60,406	-1.7
February 2022	$61,475	-29.1