Sangamon Sun

Sangamon County taxpayers paid $241,519 in County Sales Tax in January, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a significant increase from the previous month, where County Sales Tax collection stood at $218,658.

Over the past 12 months, Sangamon County's residents have collectively paid a total of $2.4 million 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
January	$241,519	10.5
December 2022	$218,658	1.2
November 2022	$216,056	4.6
October 2022	$206,513	-17.1
September 2022	$249,225	18.3
August 2022	$210,625	-0.4
July 2022	$211,376	9.1
June 2022	$193,715	0.6
May 2022	$192,559	1.3
April 2022	$190,058	39.8
March 2022	$135,919	-8.2
February 2022	$148,125	-28.1