Metro East Sun

Madison County taxpayers paid $203,672 in County Sales Tax in January, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a significant increase from the previous month, where County Sales Tax collection stood at $181,300.

Over the past 12 months, Madison County's residents have collectively paid a total of $2 million 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.

Month	Amount Collected	% Change from Previous Month
January	$203,672	12.3
December 2022	$181,300	10.7
November 2022	$163,709	-5.7
October 2022	$173,586	5.7
September 2022	$164,299	3.7
August 2022	$158,444	-10.9
July 2022	$177,910	-2.8
June 2022	$182,984	-1.7
May 2022	$186,081	4.5
April 2022	$178,037	48.5
March 2022	$119,898	-16.5
February 2022	$143,529	-23.6