South Central Reporter

Washington County taxpayers paid $42,650 in Countywide Sales Tax in February, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a significant decrease from the previous month, where Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $48,854.

Over the past 12 months, Washington County's residents have collectively paid a total of $584,139 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.

Month	Amount Collected	% Change from Previous Month
February	$42,650	-12.7
January	$48,854	4.1
December 2022	$46,908	-6.2
November 2022	$49,989	2.7
October 2022	$48,682	3.7
September 2022	$46,948	-3.1
August 2022	$48,455	-12.8
July 2022	$55,596	2.8
June 2022	$54,061	11.4
May 2022	$48,541	-7.1
April 2022	$52,264	26.9
March 2022	$41,191	-12.2