Taxpayers in De Witt County paid $69,519 in August.
De Witt County was ranked 83rd the month before.
Of all the taxes De Witt County residents paid for, Countywide Sales Tax was the most contributed to tax.
Illinois is the highest taxed state in the US.
A 2021 study from Wallet Hub found Illinois taxes are 38.95 percent higher than 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.
Sales Taxes Collected in De Witt County in August
| Type of Tax | Amount Collected in Month | % Change From Previous Month |
|---|---|---|
| Countywide Sales Tax | $47,782 | -3.8 |
| County Sales Tax | $21,738 | -36.2 |
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