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St. Clair County collects $780,427 in Countywide Sales Tax in July

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Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

St. Clair County taxpayers paid $780,427 in Countywide Sales Tax in July, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a significant decrease from the previous month, where Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $850,914.

Over the past 12 months, St. Clair County's residents have collectively paid a total of $9.7 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
July$780,427-8.3
June$850,9145.3
May$808,012-5.8
April$857,63417
March$733,2711.8
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

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