South Central Reporter

Montgomery County taxpayers paid $71,199 in Countywide Sales Tax in March, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a noticeable decrease from the previous month, where Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $73,715.

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

Month	Amount Collected	% Change from Previous Month
March	$71,199	-3.4
February	$73,715	-18.5
January	$90,458	5
December 2022	$86,161	-5.8
November 2022	$91,466	7.1
October 2022	$85,426	-7.4
September 2022	$92,237	7.3
August 2022	$85,979	-6.3
July 2022	$91,761	-3.8
June 2022	$95,395	8
May 2022	$88,330	-2.7
April 2022	$90,808	37.4