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$32,381 in Countywide Sales Tax collected in February for Warren County

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Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Warren County taxpayers paid $32,381 in Countywide Sales Tax in February, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a significant decrease from the previous month, where Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $39,114.

Over the past 12 months, Warren County's residents have collectively paid a total of $423,371 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 Warren County Over Last 12 months
MonthAmount Collected% Change from Previous Month
February$32,381-17.2
January$39,114-5.2
December 2022$41,2513.6
November 2022$39,8134.7
October 2022$38,01811.9
September 2022$33,98913.3
August 2022$30,012-14.4
July 2022$35,048-1.4
June 2022$35,5576.2
May 2022$33,475-5.9
April 2022$35,56022
March 2022$29,153-6.2

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