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Stark County residents pay $7,498 in Countywide Sales Tax in June

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Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Stark County taxpayers paid $7,498 in Countywide Sales Tax in June, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a significant decrease from the previous month, where Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $8,485.

Over the past 12 months, Stark County's residents have collectively paid a total of $102,372 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 Stark County Over Last 12 months
MonthAmount Collected% Change from Previous Month
June$7,498-11.6
May$8,4859.9
April$7,71814.2
March$6,756-30
February$9,64711.4
January$8,661-12.2
December 2023$9,862-9.2
November 2023$10,85737.4
October 2023$7,902-20.4
September 2023$9,92221.7
August 2023$8,15618.1
July 2023$6,908-7.9

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