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St. Clair County collects $720,124 in Countywide Sales Tax in February

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Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue

Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue

St. Clair County taxpayers paid $720,124 in Countywide Sales Tax in February, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a significant decrease from the previous month, where Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $935,211.

Over the past 12 months, St. Clair County's residents have collectively paid a total of $9.6 million 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 St. Clair County Over Last 12 months
MonthAmount Collected% Change from Previous Month
February$720,124-23
January$935,21117.4
December 2023$796,4640.5
November 2023$792,191-1.7
October 2023$805,4820.7
September 2023$799,8521.8
August 2023$785,448-6.6
July 2023$840,8713.1
June 2023$815,5954.7
May 2023$778,916-5.4
April 2023$823,76416.8
March 2023$705,123-1.2

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