West Central Reporter

Pike County taxpayers paid $21,314 in County Sales Tax in February, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a significant decrease from the previous month, where County Sales Tax collection stood at $29,761.

Over the past 12 months, Pike County's residents have collectively paid a total of $256,900 in County Sales Tax.

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%.

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
February	$21,314	-28.4
January	$29,761	20.2
December 2022	$24,759	-12.2
November 2022	$28,202	28.6
October 2022	$21,932	19.6
September 2022	$18,334	-4.2
August 2022	$19,134	3
July 2022	$18,573	-14.1
June 2022	$21,622	28.8
May 2022	$16,782	-23.4
April 2022	$21,913	50.4
March 2022	$14,574	-15.1