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Tuesday, November 5, 2024

Williamson County taxpayers give $271,871 in Countywide Sales Tax in July

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Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Williamson County taxpayers paid $271,871 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 $288,720.

Over the past 12 months, Williamson County's residents have collectively paid a total of $3.3 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
July$271,871-5.8
June$288,7204.5
May$276,178-6.3
April$294,67315.3
March$255,6424.4
February$244,957-18.3
January$299,7666
December 2023$282,7007
November 2023$264,215-5
October 2023$278,136-1.1
September 2023$281,1275.7
August 2023$265,907-3.6

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