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Thursday, November 21, 2024

Macon County taxpayers give $339,561 in Countywide Sales Tax in June

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Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Macon County taxpayers paid $339,561 in Countywide Sales Tax in June, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a significant increase from the previous month, where Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $311,454.

Over the past 12 months, Macon County's residents have collectively paid a total of $3.8 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
June$339,5619
May$311,454-5.1
April$328,03719
March$275,699-2.6
February$283,072-19.9
January$353,6108.6
December 2023$325,6926.8
November 2023$304,855-3.4
October 2023$315,586-4.8
September 2023$331,4068.4
August 2023$305,755-8.4
July 2023$333,909-0.3

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