West Central Reporter

Hancock County taxpayers paid $25,796 in Countywide Sales Tax in March, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a significant decrease from the previous month, where Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $27,911.

Over the past 12 months, Hancock County's residents have collectively paid a total of $383,245 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
March	$25,796	-7.6
February	$27,911	-19.5
January	$34,688	10.6
December 2022	$31,373	-8
November 2022	$34,095	-2
October 2022	$34,790	6.4
September 2022	$32,700	1.7
August 2022	$32,140	-7.9
July 2022	$34,910	4.4
June 2022	$33,440	11.3
May 2022	$30,058	-4.1
April 2022	$31,344	29.5