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Mason County taxpayers give $17,929 in County Sales Tax in March

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Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Mason County taxpayers paid $17,929 in County Sales Tax in March, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a significant increase from the previous month, where County Sales Tax collection stood at $15,324.

Over the past 12 months, Mason County's residents have collectively paid a total of $187,933 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 Mason County Over Last 12 months
MonthAmount Collected% Change from Previous Month
March$17,92917
February$15,324-61.5
January$39,846118.8
December 2023$18,207-5.4
November 2023$19,25029.7
October 2023$14,84472.2
September 2023$8,618-19.5
August 2023$10,70513.3
July 2023$9,446-32
June 2023$13,88949.3
May 2023$9,303-12
April 2023$10,572-41.3

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