South Central Reporter

Montgomery County taxpayers paid $25,940 in County Sales Tax in September, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a significant decrease from the previous month, where County Sales Tax collection stood at $32,956.

Over the past 12 months, Montgomery County's residents have collectively paid a total of $356,463 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
September	$25,940	-21.3
August	$32,956	-13.5
July	$38,100	22.4
June	$31,134	19.7
May	$26,018	-13.2
April	$29,970	16.6
March	$25,712	-13.4
February	$29,676	-3.8
January	$30,841	18.7
December 2022	$25,980	-11.6
November 2022	$29,398	-4.4
October 2022	$30,738	7.9