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Thursday, October 31, 2024

$14,944 in Countywide Sales Tax collected in March for Brown County

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Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Brown County taxpayers paid $14,944 in Countywide Sales Tax in March, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a significant increase from the previous month, where Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $11,176.

Over the past 12 months, Brown County's residents have collectively paid a total of $159,322 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
March$14,94433.7
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

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