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Washington County residents pay $52,675 in Countywide Sales Tax in December 2024

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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 $52,675 in Countywide Sales Tax in December 2024, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a significant decrease from the previous month, where Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $56,079.

Over the past 12 months, Washington County's residents have collectively paid a total of $618,338 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
December 2024$52,675-6.1
November 2024$56,07915.5
October 2024$48,540-5.4
September 2024$51,317-4.7
August 2024$53,875-2.8
July 2024$55,4371.9
June 2024$54,3793.8
May 2024$52,386-3.2
April 2024$54,11920.7
March 2024$44,8471.1
February 2024$44,377-11.8
January 2024$50,3077.4

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