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McDonough County collects $886,018 in Countywide Sales Tax in 2023

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Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

McDonough County taxpayers paid $886,018 in Countywide Sales Tax in 2023, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a noticeable increase over the previous year, when Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $850,404.

The Countywide Sales Tax, a crucial revenue stream, is primarily allocated for county governments' use.

As of 2021, Illinois was the highest taxed state in the US. A study from Wallet Hub found Illinois taxes were 39.83% higher than 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 6 Years
YearAmount Collected% Change from Previous Year
2023$886,0184.2%
2022$850,4046.8%
2021$795,96328.5%
2020$619,5727.1%
2019$578,584-10.4%
2018$645,898-

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