Macoupin County taxpayers give $95,310 in Countywide Sales Tax in January

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

By South Central Reporter

Apr 9, 2023

Macoupin County taxpayers paid $95,310 in Countywide Sales Tax in January, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a significant increase from the previous month, where Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $89,949.

Over the past 12 months, Macoupin County's residents have collectively paid a total of $1.1 million 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 Macoupin County Over Last 12 months

Month	Amount Collected	% Change from Previous Month
January	$95,310	6
December 2022	$89,949	0.8
November 2022	$89,262	-0.3
October 2022	$89,515	1
September 2022	$88,638	1.3
August 2022	$87,511	-5
July 2022	$92,165	-0.6
June 2022	$92,723	8.1
May 2022	$85,776	-18.9
April 2022	$105,712	52.2
March 2022	$69,460	-13.4
February 2022	$80,238	-13.4