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Wednesday, December 25, 2024

Macon County residents pay $331,406 in Countywide Sales Tax in September

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Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Macon County taxpayers paid $331,406 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 $305,755.

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
September$331,4068.4
August$305,755-8.4
July$333,909-0.3
June$334,9078.5
May$308,644-1.3
April$312,73318.4
March$264,207-1.4
February$268,051-22.1
January$344,15611
December 2022$309,945-1.1
November 2022$313,3130.9
October 2022$310,5430.9

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