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Wednesday, December 4, 2024

$283,910 in Countywide Sales Tax collected in June for Williamson County

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Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Williamson County taxpayers paid $283,910 in Countywide Sales Tax in June, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a significant increase from the previous month, where Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $268,004.

Over the past 12 months, Williamson County's residents have collectively paid a total of $3.2 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 Williamson County Over Last 12 months
MonthAmount Collected% Change from Previous Month
June$283,9105.9
May$268,004-3.8
April$278,45617.3
March$237,408-0.5
February$238,596-16.3
January$285,1968.2
December 2022$263,5411.2
November 2022$260,534-4
October 2022$271,4943
September 2022$263,487-1.4
August 2022$267,296-5.7
July 2022$283,4800

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