$477,281 in Countywide Sales Tax collected in March for Peoria County

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

By Peoria Standard

Jun 8, 2023

Peoria County taxpayers paid $477,281 in Countywide Sales Tax in March, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a noticeable increase from the previous month, where Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $470,234.

Over the past 12 months, Peoria County's residents have collectively paid a total of $6.7 million 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 Peoria County Over Last 12 months

Month	Amount Collected	% Change from Previous Month
March	$477,281	1.5
February	$470,234	-26.1
January	$635,912	13.6
December 2022	$559,980	-0.6
November 2022	$563,413	-1.5
October 2022	$572,090	1.6
September 2022	$563,248	-1.2
August 2022	$569,995	-2.9
July 2022	$587,041	1.6
June 2022	$578,013	3.7
May 2022	$557,635	-3.3
April 2022	$576,500	30.6