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McDonough County residents pay $77,689 in Countywide Sales Tax in December 2024

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Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

McDonough County taxpayers paid $77,689 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 $83,325.

Over the past 12 months, McDonough County's residents have collectively paid a total of $893,056 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 McDonough County Over Last 12 months
MonthAmount Collected% Change from Previous Month
December 2024$77,689-6.8
November 2024$83,3251.3
October 2024$82,2788.3
September 2024$76,00312.1
August 2024$67,789-1.3
July 2024$68,663-10.5
June 2024$76,7232.5
May 2024$74,8854.9
April 2024$71,3788
March 2024$66,116-3.3
February 2024$68,346-14.4
January 2024$79,8617.8

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