West Central Reporter

Brown County taxpayers paid $15,617 in Countywide Sales Tax in January, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a noticeable decrease from the previous month, where Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $15,809.

Over the past 12 months, Brown County's residents have collectively paid a total of $153,950 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.

Month	Amount Collected	% Change from Previous Month
January	$15,617	-1.2
December 2022	$15,809	7.9
November 2022	$14,657	7.5
October 2022	$13,640	8.1
September 2022	$12,619	12.4
August 2022	$11,224	-9.3
July 2022	$12,374	-1.7
June 2022	$12,582	-0.4
May 2022	$12,631	4.8
April 2022	$12,049	13.7
March 2022	$10,594	4.3
February 2022	$10,154	-42.5