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Macoupin County taxpayers give $58,563 in County Sales Tax in October

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Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue

Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue

Macoupin County taxpayers paid $58,563 in County Sales Tax in October, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a significant increase from the previous month, where County Sales Tax collection stood at $48,201.

Over the past 12 months, Macoupin County's residents have collectively paid a total of $658,115 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.

County Sales Tax Collected in Macoupin County Over Last 12 months
MonthAmount Collected% Change from Previous Month
October$58,56321.5
September$48,201-9.1
August$53,0226.1
July$49,960-7.7
June$54,10915.7
May$46,785-6
April$49,76611.3
March$44,721-14.9
February$52,529-28.7
January$73,66814.7
December 2022$64,2472.7
November 2022$62,54416

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