Logan County taxpayers paid $23,866 in County Sales Tax in December 2024, according to Illinois tax records.
This figure marks a significant decrease from the previous month, where County Sales Tax collection stood at $47,851.
Over the past 12 months, Logan County’s residents have collectively paid a total of $319,861 in County Sales Tax.
The County Sales Tax is a local sales tax imposed on retail sales of goods and services within a specific county. It is one of the primary sources of revenue for county governments, funding a wide range of essential services, including education, infrastructure, public safety, public health, and social services. The average rate imposed in Illinois is around 8.2%.
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.
| Month | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Month |
|---|---|---|
| December 2024 | $23,866 | -50.1 |
| November 2024 | $47,851 | 40.7 |
| October 2024 | $34,013 | 119.9 |
| September 2024 | $15,471 | -37.1 |
| August 2024 | $24,582 | 14.6 |
| July 2024 | $21,444 | 12.9 |
| June 2024 | $18,994 | -28.6 |
| May 2024 | $26,613 | -22.6 |
| April 2024 | $34,404 | 64.6 |
| March 2024 | $20,904 | -7.3 |
| February 2024 | $22,541 | -22.7 |
| January 2024 | $29,178 | -14.3 |
