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$40,413 in County Sales Tax collected in February for Marion County

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Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Marion County taxpayers paid $40,413 in County Sales Tax in February, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a significant decrease from the previous month, where County Sales Tax collection stood at $49,261.

Over the past 12 months, Marion County's residents have collectively paid a total of $506,944 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 Marion County Over Last 12 months
MonthAmount Collected% Change from Previous Month
February$40,413-18
January$49,26114.6
December 2023$42,985-14.7
November 2023$50,39013.3
October 2023$44,46217.2
September 2023$37,947-13.8
August 2023$44,03316.3
July 2023$37,862-5.4
June 2023$40,0444.9
May 2023$38,190-16
April 2023$45,46626.7
March 2023$35,891-3.8

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