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Menard County residents pay $18,131 in Countywide Sales Tax in September

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Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Menard County taxpayers paid $18,131 in Countywide Sales Tax in September, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a noticeable increase from the previous month, where Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $17,913.

Over the past 12 months, Menard County's residents have collectively paid a total of $224,538 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 Menard County Over Last 12 months
MonthAmount Collected% Change from Previous Month
September$18,1311.2
August$17,913-4.8
July$18,809-15
June$22,1165.3
May$21,01013.3
April$18,54922.6
March$15,1271.2
February$14,941-27.4
January$20,5772.1
December 2023$20,1627.1
November 2023$18,8192.4
October 2023$18,3841.2

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