Macon Reporter

De Witt County taxpayers paid $42,939 in Countywide Sales Tax in January, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a significant increase from the previous month, where Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $40,837.

Over the past 12 months, De Witt County's residents have collectively paid a total of $519,995 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.

Month	Amount Collected	% Change from Previous Month
January	$42,939	5.1
December 2022	$40,837	-7.2
November 2022	$44,000	-2.2
October 2022	$44,981	4
September 2022	$43,270	-9.4
August 2022	$47,782	-3.8
July 2022	$49,659	2.5
June 2022	$48,460	20
May 2022	$40,369	-14.2
April 2022	$47,073	42.4
March 2022	$33,064	-12
February 2022	$37,561	-11.4