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Moultrie County collects $61,912 in Countywide Sales Tax in November 2024

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Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Moultrie County taxpayers paid $61,912 in Countywide Sales Tax in November 2024, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a significant increase from the previous month, where Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $49,833.

Over the past 12 months, Moultrie County's residents have collectively paid a total of $586,022 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 Moultrie County Over Last 12 months
MonthAmount Collected% Change from Previous Month
November 2024$61,91224.2
October 2024$49,833-5.9
September 2024$52,97011.8
August 2024$47,3974.5
July 2024$45,360-15.7
June 2024$53,8277.1
May 2024$50,249-0.2
April 2024$50,34919.7
March 2024$42,05516.5
February 2024$36,084-23.9
January 2024$47,428-2.3
December 2023$48,558-12.9

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