South Central Reporter

Macoupin County taxpayers paid $49,960 in County Sales Tax in July, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a significant decrease from the previous month, where County Sales Tax collection stood at $54,109.

Over the past 12 months, Macoupin County's residents have collectively paid a total of $653,556 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
July	$49,960	-7.7
June	$54,109	15.7
May	$46,785	-6
April	$49,766	11.3
March	$44,721	-14.9
February	$52,529	-28.7
January	$73,668	14.7
December 2022	$64,247	2.7
November 2022	$62,544	16
October 2022	$53,923	-3
September 2022	$55,578	21.5
August 2022	$45,726	-21.3