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Macon County collects $62,583 in County Sales Tax in June

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Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue

Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue

Macon County taxpayers paid $62,583 in County Sales Tax in June, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a significant increase from the previous month, where County Sales Tax collection stood at $51,091.

Over the past 12 months, Macon County's residents have collectively paid a total of $661,983 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.

County Sales Tax Collected in Macon County Over Last 12 months
MonthAmount Collected% Change from Previous Month
June$62,58322.5
May$51,091-13.5
April$59,06332.1
March$44,712-14
February$52,017-26.7
January$70,92037
December 2022$51,761-2.6
November 2022$53,118-14.2
October 2022$61,9106.2
September 2022$58,30222
August 2022$47,770-2
July 2022$48,736-10.2

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