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Brown County residents pay $11,176 in Countywide Sales Tax in February

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Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Brown County taxpayers paid $11,176 in Countywide Sales Tax in February, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a significant decrease from the previous month, where Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $15,617.

Over the past 12 months, Brown County's residents have collectively paid a total of $154,972 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 Brown County Over Last 12 months
MonthAmount Collected% Change from Previous Month
February$11,176-28.4
January$15,617-1.2
December 2022$15,8097.9
November 2022$14,6577.5
October 2022$13,6408.1
September 2022$12,61912.4
August 2022$11,224-9.3
July 2022$12,374-1.7
June 2022$12,582-0.4
May 2022$12,6314.8
April 2022$12,04913.7
March 2022$10,5944.3

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