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Tazewell County residents pay $79,289 in County Sales Tax in February

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Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Tazewell County taxpayers paid $79,289 in County Sales Tax in February, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a significant decrease from the previous month, where County Sales Tax collection stood at $92,740.

Over the past 12 months, Tazewell County's residents have collectively paid a total of $1.1 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.

County Sales Tax Collected in Tazewell County Over Last 12 months
MonthAmount Collected% Change from Previous Month
February$79,289-14.5
January$92,740-8.3
December 2022$101,1154.3
November 2022$96,974-1
October 2022$97,9594.5
September 2022$93,72312.8
August 2022$83,095-16.7
July 2022$99,7738.5
June 2022$91,9263.4
May 2022$88,9248.8
April 2022$81,71535.3
March 2022$60,406-1.7

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