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Thursday, October 31, 2024

Schuyler County residents pay $11,286 in Countywide Sales Tax in June

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Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Schuyler County taxpayers paid $11,286 in Countywide Sales Tax in June, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a noticeable decrease from the previous month, where Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $11,835.

Over the past 12 months, Schuyler County's residents have collectively paid a total of $135,224 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 Schuyler County Over Last 12 months
MonthAmount Collected% Change from Previous Month
June$11,286-4.6
May$11,8351.3
April$11,68226.6
March$9,226-3
February$9,513-22
January$12,1903.5
December 2022$11,776-3.9
November 2022$12,2601.7
October 2022$12,06012.9
September 2022$10,6782.1
August 2022$10,457-14.7
July 2022$12,2612

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