Fulton County collects $66,607 in Countywide Sales Tax in July

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

By Peoria Standard

Oct 1, 2023

Fulton County taxpayers paid $66,607 in Countywide Sales Tax in July, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a significant decrease from the previous month, where Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $72,833.

Over the past 12 months, Fulton County's residents have collectively paid a total of $779,919 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 Fulton County Over Last 12 months

Month	Amount Collected	% Change from Previous Month
July	$66,607	-8.5
June	$72,833	15.5
May	$63,039	-6.3
April	$67,260	24.2
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