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Macon County collects $318,224 in Countywide Sales Tax in October 2024

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Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Macon County taxpayers paid $318,224 in Countywide Sales Tax in October 2024, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a noticeable decrease from the previous month, where Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $327,256.

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
October 2024$318,224-2.8
September 2024$327,2563.6
August 2024$315,967-1.6
July 2024$321,082-5.4
June 2024$339,5619
May 2024$311,454-5.1
April 2024$328,03719
March 2024$275,699-2.6
February 2024$283,072-19.9
January 2024$353,6108.6
December 2023$325,6926.8
November 2023$304,855-3.4

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