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Wednesday, March 12, 2025

$21,817 in Countywide Sales Tax collected in December 2024 for Greene County

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Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Greene County taxpayers paid $21,817 in Countywide Sales Tax in December 2024, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a significant decrease from the previous month, where Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $29,604.

Over the past 12 months, Greene County's residents have collectively paid a total of $256,397 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 Greene County Over Last 12 months
MonthAmount Collected% Change from Previous Month
December 2024$21,817-26.3
November 2024$29,60428.1
October 2024$23,1185.5
September 2024$21,9104.6
August 2024$20,95118.9
July 2024$17,618-7.9
June 2024$19,121-3.8
May 2024$19,884-7.8
April 2024$21,56316.5
March 2024$18,5036
February 2024$17,460-29.7
January 2024$24,84813.7

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