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Tuesday, November 5, 2024

Macon County collects $55,540 in County Sales Tax in May

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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 $55,540 in County Sales Tax in May, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a noticeable increase from the previous month, where County Sales Tax collection stood at $53,725.

Over the past 12 months, Macon County's residents have collectively paid a total of $668,453 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
May$55,5403.4
April$53,72542.1
March$37,801-23.1
February$49,165-26.9
January$67,21711.1
December 2023$60,48820.5
November 2023$50,212-23.2
October 2023$65,41015.4
September 2023$56,67810.7
August 2023$51,215-12.3
July 2023$58,419-6.7
June 2023$62,58322.5

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