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Tuesday, November 5, 2024

Schuyler County collects $7,132 in County 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 $7,132 in County Sales Tax in June, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a noticeable decrease from the previous month, where County Sales Tax collection stood at $7,478.

Over the past 12 months, Schuyler County's residents have collectively paid a total of $91,597 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 Schuyler County Over Last 12 months
MonthAmount Collected% Change from Previous Month
June$7,132-4.6
May$7,478-10
April$8,31213.2
March$7,3419.9
February$6,680-32
January$9,82210.3
December 2023$8,90425.3
November 2023$7,1081.1
October 2023$7,032-1.3
September 2023$7,1233.8
August 2023$6,863-12
July 2023$7,80217.9

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