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Calhoun County residents pay $18,386 in Countywide Sales Tax in July

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Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue

Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue

Calhoun County taxpayers paid $18,386 in Countywide Sales Tax in July, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a significant increase from the previous month, where Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $9,124.

Over the past 12 months, Calhoun County's residents have collectively paid a total of $110,784 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 Calhoun County Over Last 12 months
MonthAmount Collected% Change from Previous Month
July$18,386101.5
June$9,124-1.6
May$9,276-1.2
April$9,39226.3
March$7,438-2.9
February$7,661-16.5
January$9,17925.1
December 2023$7,337-10.6
November 2023$8,2083.5
October 2023$7,928-7.7
September 2023$8,5883.9
August 2023$8,267-8.8

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