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Macon County collects $682,807 in County Sales Tax in 2023

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Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Macon County taxpayers paid $682,807 in County Sales Tax in 2023, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a significant increase over the previous year, when County Sales Tax collection stood at $592,275.

The County Sales Tax is a local sales tax imposed on retail sales of goods and services within a specific county. It is one of the primary sources of revenue for county governments, funding a wide range of essential services, including education, infrastructure, public safety, public health, and social services. The average rate imposed in Illinois is around 8.2%.

As of 2021, Illinois was the highest taxed state in the US. A study from Wallet Hub found Illinois taxes were 39.83% higher than 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.

County Sales Tax Collected in Macon County Over Last 6 Years
YearAmount Collected% Change from Previous Year
2023$682,80715.3%
2022$592,27522%
2021$485,648123.1%
2020$217,682-11%
2019$244,558-1%
2018$246,989-

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