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Washington County residents pay $50,307 in Countywide Sales Tax in January

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Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue

Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue

Washington County taxpayers paid $50,307 in Countywide Sales Tax in January, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a significant increase from the previous month, where Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $46,820.

Over the past 12 months, Washington County's residents have collectively paid a total of $605,215 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 Washington County Over Last 12 months
MonthAmount Collected% Change from Previous Month
January$50,3077.4
December 2023$46,820-5.4
November 2023$49,504-5.4
October 2023$52,310-2.7
September 2023$53,7598
August 2023$49,764-13.3
July 2023$57,4022.8
June 2023$55,8548.5
May 2023$51,463-2.9
April 2023$52,98825
March 2023$42,394-0.6
February 2023$42,650-12.7

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