Galesburg Reporter

Knox County taxpayers paid $34,222 in County Sales Tax in February, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a significant decrease from the previous month, where County Sales Tax collection stood at $37,689.

Over the past 12 months, Knox County's residents have collectively paid a total of $423,021 in County Sales Tax.

The County Sales Tax is a local sales tax imposed on retail sales of goods and services within a specific county. It is one of the primary sources of revenue for county governments, funding a wide range of essential services, including education, infrastructure, public safety, public health, and social services. The average rate imposed in Illinois is around 8.2%.

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.

Month	Amount Collected	% Change from Previous Month
February	$34,222	-9.2
January	$37,689	-10.8
December 2022	$42,235	2.9
November 2022	$41,031	10.8
October 2022	$37,039	17.4
September 2022	$31,538	46.1
August 2022	$21,592	-35.6
July 2022	$33,511	-7.9
June 2022	$36,396	-1.6
May 2022	$36,984	11.6
April 2022	$33,138	-12
March 2022	$37,646	5.1