South Central Reporter

Washington County taxpayers paid $28,680 in County Sales Tax in January, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a significant increase from the previous month, where County Sales Tax collection stood at $21,732.

Over the past 12 months, Washington County's residents have collectively paid a total of $288,476 in County Sales Tax.

The County Sales Tax is a local sales tax imposed on retail sales of goods and services within a specific county. It is one of the primary sources of revenue for county governments, funding a wide range of essential services, including education, infrastructure, public safety, public health, and social services. The average rate imposed in Illinois is around 8.2%.

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.

Month	Amount Collected	% Change from Previous Month
January	$28,680	32
December 2022	$21,732	-0.9
November 2022	$21,929	3.5
October 2022	$21,185	-15.2
September 2022	$24,984	13.2
August 2022	$22,076	-24.8
July 2022	$29,375	20.2
June 2022	$24,434	11.6
May 2022	$21,889	-12.7
April 2022	$25,086	22.1
March 2022	$20,552	-22.6
February 2022	$26,554	8.8