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Logan County taxpayers give $808,236 in Countywide Sales Tax in 2023

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Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Logan County taxpayers paid $808,236 in Countywide Sales Tax in 2023, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a significant increase over the previous year, when Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $768,878.

The Countywide Sales Tax, a crucial revenue stream, is primarily allocated for county governments' use.

As of 2021, Illinois was the highest taxed state in the US. A study from Wallet Hub found Illinois taxes were 39.83% higher than 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 6 Years
YearAmount Collected% Change from Previous Year
2023$808,2365.1%
2022$768,8785.4%
2021$729,67628.2%
2020$568,9595%
2019$541,775-8.6%
2018$592,772-

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