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McDonough County taxpayers give $66,763 in Countywide Sales Tax in February

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Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue

Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue

McDonough County taxpayers paid $66,763 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 $77,336.

Over the past 12 months, McDonough County's residents have collectively paid a total of $859,735 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 McDonough County Over Last 12 months
MonthAmount Collected% Change from Previous Month
February$66,763-13.7
January$77,3360
December 2022$77,3345.1
November 2022$73,613-1
October 2022$74,3723.6
September 2022$71,7638
August 2022$66,441-8.8
July 2022$72,867-4.2
June 2022$76,0924.7
May 2022$72,674-1.2
April 2022$73,53529.1
March 2022$56,945-6.8

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