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Monday, October 6, 2025

Morgan County collects approximately $1.3 million in Countywide Sales Tax in 2023

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Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Morgan County taxpayers paid approximately $1.3 million 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 approximately $1.2 million.

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 Morgan County Over Last 6 Years
YearAmount Collected% Change from Previous Year
2023$1,258,9391.8%
2022$1,236,9156.7%
2021$1,159,46025.2%
2020$926,0636.6%
2019$868,541-5.8%
2018$921,794-

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