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Tuesday, May 13, 2025

Just over $3.2 million in Countywide Sales Tax collected in 2023 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 just over $3.2 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 under $3.2 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 Williamson County Over Last 6 Years
YearAmount Collected% Change from Previous Year
2023$3,239,5412.4%
2022$3,164,0494.9%
2021$3,015,65724.3%
2020$2,426,84710.7%
2019$2,193,125-7.4%
2018$2,367,753-

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