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Logan County taxpayers give $58,009 in Countywide Sales Tax in February

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Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Logan County taxpayers paid $58,009 in Countywide Sales Tax in February, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a significant decrease from the previous month, where Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $84,666.

Over the past 12 months, Logan County's residents have collectively paid a total of $789,565 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 Logan County Over Last 12 months
MonthAmount Collected% Change from Previous Month
February$58,009-31.5
January$84,66629.6
December 2022$65,3058.5
November 2022$60,206-5.8
October 2022$63,882-1.3
September 2022$64,7500.8
August 2022$64,249-5.5
July 2022$67,988-3
June 2022$70,09010.3
May 2022$63,519-5.8
April 2022$67,44713.4
March 2022$59,4549.3

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