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De Witt County residents pay $55,956 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

De Witt County taxpayers paid $55,956 in Countywide Sales Tax in October 2024, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a significant increase from the previous month, where Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $47,358.

Over the past 12 months, De Witt County's residents have collectively paid a total of $551,603 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
October 2024$55,95618.2
September 2024$47,3584
August 2024$45,545-3.3
July 2024$47,083-2.6
June 2024$48,32510.6
May 2024$43,697-2.7
April 2024$44,89811.3
March 2024$40,3366
February 2024$38,062-26.1
January 2024$51,48612.8
December 2023$45,6295.6
November 2023$43,228-13.9

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