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Greene County taxpayers give $12,099 in County Sales Tax in November 2024

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Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Greene County taxpayers paid $12,099 in County Sales Tax in November 2024, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a noticeable increase from the previous month, where County Sales Tax collection stood at $11,666.

Over the past 12 months, Greene County's residents have collectively paid a total of $113,931 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 Greene County Over Last 12 months
MonthAmount Collected% Change from Previous Month
November 2024$12,0993.7
October 2024$11,66618.5
September 2024$9,841-1.5
August 2024$9,99530.2
July 2024$7,675-13.2
June 2024$8,844-0.2
May 2024$8,8662.6
April 2024$8,63824.1
March 2024$6,9589.9
February 2024$6,334-43
January 2024$11,121-6.5
December 2023$11,89421.4

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