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St. Clair County residents pay $803,195 in Countywide Sales Tax in October 2024

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Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

St. Clair County taxpayers paid $803,195 in Countywide Sales Tax in October 2024, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a noticeable decrease from the previous month, where Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $831,130.

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
October 2024$803,195-3.4
September 2024$831,1303.6
August 2024$802,1962.8
July 2024$780,427-8.3
June 2024$850,9145.3
May 2024$808,012-5.8
April 2024$857,63417
March 2024$733,2711.8
February 2024$720,124-23
January 2024$935,21117.4
December 2023$796,4640.5
November 2023$792,191-1.7

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