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De Witt County residents pay $47,083 in Countywide Sales Tax in July

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Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

De Witt County taxpayers paid $47,083 in Countywide Sales Tax in July, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a noticeable decrease from the previous month, where Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $48,325.

Over the past 12 months, De Witt County's residents have collectively paid a total of $544,377 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
July$47,083-2.6
June$48,32510.6
May$43,697-2.7
April$44,89811.3
March$40,3366
February$38,062-26.1
January$51,48612.8
December 2023$45,6295.6
November 2023$43,228-13.9
October 2023$50,228-0.4
September 2023$50,45123.2
August 2023$40,954-17.7

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