Peoria Standard

Fulton County taxpayers paid $54,137 in Countywide Sales Tax in March, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a significant decrease from the previous month, where Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $57,484.

Over the past 12 months, Fulton County's residents have collectively paid a total of $783,036 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.

Month	Amount Collected	% Change from Previous Month
March	$54,137	-5.8
February	$57,484	-21.6
January	$73,324	11.7
December 2022	$65,655	-2.8
November 2022	$67,543	4.6
October 2022	$64,549	3.5
September 2022	$62,340	-4.3
August 2022	$65,148	-6.7
July 2022	$69,807	-2.3
June 2022	$71,482	9
May 2022	$65,562	-0.7
April 2022	$66,005	21.4