Taxpayers in Marion paid $18.6 million in 2020.
Marion was ranked 43rd the year before.
Of all the taxes Marion residents paid for, Municipal Home Rule Sales Tax was the most contributed to tax.
Illinois is the highest taxed state in the US.
A 2021 study from Wallet Hub found Illinois taxes are 38.95 percent 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.
Sales Taxes Collected in Marion in 2020
| Type of Tax | Amount Collected in Year | % Change From Previous Year |
|---|---|---|
| Municipal Home Rule Sales Tax | $10,391,421 | 57.8 |
| Municipal Sales Tax | $8,214,656 | 11.3 |
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