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Monday, May 12, 2025

$304,681 in Countywide Sales Tax collected in January for Williamson County

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Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue

Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue

Williamson County taxpayers paid $304,681 in Countywide Sales Tax in January, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a noticeable increase from the previous month, where Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $299,004.

Over the past 12 months, Williamson County's residents have collectively paid a total of $3.4 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
January$304,6811.9
December 2024$299,004-4.9
November 2024$314,26612.8
October 2024$278,630-2.3
September 2024$285,0611.4
August 2024$281,1933.4
July 2024$271,871-5.8
June 2024$288,7204.5
May 2024$276,178-6.3
April 2024$294,67315.3
March 2024$255,6424.4
February 2024$244,957-18.3

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