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Scott County taxpayers give $5,048 in County Sales Tax in August

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Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Scott County taxpayers paid $5,048 in County Sales Tax in August, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a significant decrease from the previous month, where County Sales Tax collection stood at $6,481.

Over the past 12 months, Scott County's residents have collectively paid a total of $70,426 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 Scott County Over Last 12 months
MonthAmount Collected% Change from Previous Month
August$5,048-22.1
July$6,48110.1
June$5,8853.2
May$5,704-24.6
April$7,56136.6
March$5,5345.7
February$5,236-26.9
January$7,15840.8
December 2023$5,084-9.6
November 2023$5,626-3.3
October 2023$5,82010
September 2023$5,289-6.9

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