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De Witt County collects $50,451 in Countywide Sales Tax in September

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Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue

Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue

De Witt County taxpayers paid $50,451 in Countywide Sales Tax in September, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a significant increase from the previous month, where Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $40,954.

Over the past 12 months, De Witt County's residents have collectively paid a total of $532,679 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 De Witt County Over Last 12 months
MonthAmount Collected% Change from Previous Month
September$50,45123.2
August$40,954-17.7
July$49,7523.8
June$47,94915.9
May$41,384-21.2
April$52,52541.6
March$37,098-6.8
February$39,809-7.3
January$42,9395.1
December 2022$40,837-7.2
November 2022$44,000-2.2
October 2022$44,9814

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