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$546,299 in Countywide Sales Tax collected in July for Tazewell County

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Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Tazewell County taxpayers paid $546,299 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 $596,702.

Over the past 12 months, Tazewell County's residents have collectively paid a total of $6.4 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 Tazewell County Over Last 12 months
MonthAmount Collected% Change from Previous Month
July$546,299-8.4
June$596,70214.1
May$523,043-5.2
April$551,59716.4
March$473,903-4.8
February$497,677-14.7
January$583,3128.8
December 2023$536,2281.4
November 2023$528,7283.8
October 2023$509,534-8
September 2023$553,5906.4
August 2023$520,167-3.5

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