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Madison County taxpayers give just under $11.1 million in Countywide Sales Tax in 2023

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Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue

Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue

Madison County taxpayers paid just under $11.1 million in Countywide Sales Tax in 2023, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a noticeable increase over the previous year, when Countywide Sales Tax collection stood just over $10.8 million.

The Countywide Sales Tax, a crucial revenue stream, is primarily allocated for county governments' use.

As of 2021, Illinois was the highest taxed state in the US. A study from Wallet Hub found Illinois taxes were 39.83% higher than 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 Madison County Over Last 6 Years
YearAmount Collected% Change from Previous Year
2023$11,090,8932.4%
2022$10,830,4286.4%
2021$10,179,88920.1%
2020$8,478,61213.2%
2019$7,493,245-8.6%
2018$8,195,509-

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