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Scott County residents pay $7,062 in Countywide Sales Tax in July

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Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Scott County taxpayers paid $7,062 in Countywide Sales Tax in July, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a significant decrease from the previous month, where Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $9,171.

Over the past 12 months, Scott County's residents have collectively paid a total of $93,175 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 Scott County Over Last 12 months
MonthAmount Collected% Change from Previous Month
July$7,062-23
June$9,1718.6
May$8,4461.6
April$8,31423.2
March$6,748-3.3
February$6,978-24.5
January$9,24225.7
December 2023$7,350-7
November 2023$7,9056.3
October 2023$7,437-3.1
September 2023$7,67612.1
August 2023$6,846-5.8

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