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$66,449 in Countywide Sales Tax collected in August for Logan County

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Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Logan County taxpayers paid $66,449 in Countywide Sales Tax in August, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a significant decrease from the previous month, where Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $76,785.

Over the past 12 months, Logan County's residents have collectively paid a total of $796,289 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
August$66,449-13.5
July$76,78514.2
June$67,2086.6
May$63,022-3.2
April$65,1046.9
March$60,9035
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

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