South Central Reporter

Montgomery County taxpayers paid $355,312 in County Sales Tax in 2023, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a noticeable increase over the previous year, when County Sales Tax collection stood at $342,925.

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%.

As of 2021, Illinois was the highest taxed state in the US. A study from Wallet Hub found Illinois taxes were 39.83% higher than 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.

Year	Amount Collected	% Change from Previous Year
2023	$355,312	3.6%
2022	$342,925	21.9%
2021	$281,287	27.7%
2020	$220,356	-52.3%
2019	$461,599	-26.7%
2018	$630,101	-