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St. Clair County taxpayers give $713,670 in Countywide Sales Tax in February

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Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

St. Clair County taxpayers paid $713,670 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 $927,225.

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$713,670-23
January$927,22514.9
December 2022$806,7303.1
November 2022$782,182-4.3
October 2022$817,2063.3
September 2022$791,3332.4
August 2022$772,840-10.8
July 2022$866,8295.5
June 2022$821,7151.6
May 2022$809,165-4.4
April 2022$846,36232.3
March 2022$639,736-6.1

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