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Macon County taxpayers give $268,051 in Countywide Sales Tax in February

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Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Macon County taxpayers paid $268,051 in Countywide Sales Tax in February, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a significant decrease from the previous month, where Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $344,156.

Over the past 12 months, Macon County's residents have collectively paid a total of $3.7 million 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.

Countywide Sales Tax Collected in Macon County Over Last 12 months
MonthAmount Collected% Change from Previous Month
February$268,051-22.1
January$344,15611
December 2022$309,945-1.1
November 2022$313,3130.9
October 2022$310,5430.9
September 2022$307,8903.7
August 2022$296,860-9.4
July 2022$327,6221.1
June 2022$324,0255.2
May 2022$308,051-2
April 2022$314,46832.7
March 2022$237,040-0.8

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