Quantcast

Sangamon Sun

Sunday, June 1, 2025

Sangamon County taxpayers give just under $8.9 million in Countywide Sales Tax in 2023

Webp david harris 4

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Sangamon County taxpayers paid just under $8.9 million in Countywide Sales Tax in 2023, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a noticeable increase over the previous year, when Countywide Sales Tax collection stood just under $8.6 million.

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 Sangamon County Over Last 6 Years
YearAmount Collected% Change from Previous Year
2023$8,880,7843.6%
2022$8,569,6574.4%
2021$8,206,52625.2%
2020$6,552,7674.3%
2019$6,279,775-7.6%
2018$6,794,113-

MORE NEWS