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$47,514 in Countywide Sales Tax collected in March for Fayette County

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Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue

Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue

Fayette County taxpayers paid $47,514 in Countywide Sales Tax in March, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a noticeable decrease from the previous month, where Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $49,872.

Over the past 12 months, Fayette County's residents have collectively paid a total of $640,050 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 Fayette County Over Last 12 months
MonthAmount Collected% Change from Previous Month
March$47,514-4.7
February$49,872-18
January$60,79017.6
December 2023$51,683-1.9
November 2023$52,7000.5
October 2023$52,4420.6
September 2023$52,109-0.9
August 2023$52,601-6.1
July 2023$55,991-1.8
June 2023$57,0247
May 2023$53,272-1.4
April 2023$54,05216.6

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