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Greene County residents pay $6,044 in County Sales Tax in March

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Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue

Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue

Greene County taxpayers paid $6,044 in County Sales Tax in March, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a significant decrease from the previous month, where County Sales Tax collection stood at $7,631.

Over the past 12 months, Greene County's residents have collectively paid a total of $88,640 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.

County Sales Tax Collected in Greene County Over Last 12 months
MonthAmount Collected% Change from Previous Month
March$6,044-20.8
February$7,631-16.7
January$9,15816.1
December 2022$7,890-7.8
November 2022$8,5619.2
October 2022$7,84333.8
September 2022$5,861-12.8
August 2022$6,7206
July 2022$6,340-5.1
June 2022$6,678-12.4
May 2022$7,626-8
April 2022$8,28850.4

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