De Witt County taxpayers paid $23,425 in County Sales Tax in August, according to Illinois tax records.
This figure marks a significant increase from the previous month, where County Sales Tax collection stood at $21,514.
Over the past 12 months, De Witt County’s residents have collectively paid a total of $314,124 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.
| Month | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Month |
|---|---|---|
| August | $23,425 | 8.9 |
| July | $21,514 | -25.2 |
| June | $28,774 | 29.7 |
| May | $22,179 | -18 |
| April | $27,055 | 11.7 |
| March | $24,222 | 64.2 |
| February | $14,749 | -67.2 |
| January | $44,955 | 25.5 |
| December 2023 | $35,827 | 61.4 |
| November 2023 | $22,196 | -9 |
| October 2023 | $24,394 | -1.8 |
| September 2023 | $24,834 | 7.9 |
