Macon Reporter

De Witt County taxpayers paid $24,465 in County Sales Tax in January, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a noticeable decrease from the previous month, where County Sales Tax collection stood at $25,283.

Over the past 12 months, De Witt County's residents have collectively paid a total of $294,047 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	$24,465	-3.2
December 2022	$25,283	-2.7
November 2022	$25,980	3.1
October 2022	$25,192	16.8
September 2022	$21,568	-0.8
August 2022	$21,738	-36.2
July 2022	$34,094	17.7
June 2022	$28,963	39.5
May 2022	$20,764	-21.1
April 2022	$26,304	37.2
March 2022	$19,174	-6.6
February 2022	$20,522	9.1