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Logan County residents pay $65,903 in Countywide Sales Tax in July

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Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue

Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue

Logan County taxpayers paid $65,903 in Countywide Sales Tax in July, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a significant decrease from the previous month, where Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $71,405.

Over the past 12 months, Logan County's residents have collectively paid a total of $786,579 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
July$65,903-7.7
June$71,4058.3
May$65,906-7
April$70,86424.9
March$56,728-9.9
February$62,9854.5
January$60,247-10.8
December 2023$67,5614.3
November 2023$64,745-1
October 2023$65,410-4.3
September 2023$68,3762.9
August 2023$66,449-13.5

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