Macoupin County collects $88,966 in Countywide Sales Tax in August

Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue

By South Central Reporter

Nov 9, 2023

Macoupin County taxpayers paid $88,966 in Countywide Sales Tax in August, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a noticeable decrease from the previous month, where Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $89,051.

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
August	$88,966	-0.1
July	$89,051	-7.4
June	$96,138	9.6
May	$87,715	-4.6
April	$91,919	22.7
March	$74,901	-6.1
February	$79,753	-16.3
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