Macon County taxpayers paid $75,827 in County Sales Tax in January, according to Illinois tax records.
This figure marks a significant increase from the previous month, where County Sales Tax collection stood at $66,714.
Over the past 12 months, Macon County’s residents have collectively paid a total of $724,214 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 |
|---|---|---|
| January | $75,827 | 13.7 |
| December 2024 | $66,714 | -12.1 |
| November 2024 | $75,932 | 26.4 |
| October 2024 | $60,080 | -3.4 |
| September 2024 | $62,218 | 2.1 |
| August 2024 | $60,925 | -12.3 |
| July 2024 | $69,463 | 22.2 |
| June 2024 | $56,824 | 2.3 |
| May 2024 | $55,540 | 3.4 |
| April 2024 | $53,725 | 42.1 |
| March 2024 | $37,801 | -23.1 |
| February 2024 | $49,165 | -26.9 |
