Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
In total, Henderson County residents paid $47,370 in sales taxes during October 2024.
Henderson County ranked 92nd in the Prairie State the month before, with $48,843 spent in sales taxes.
The Special County Retailers Occupation Tax accounted for the largest share of sales taxes paid by Henderson County residents in October 2024.
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.
| Type of Tax | Amount Collected in Month | % Change From Previous Month |
|---|---|---|
| Special County Retailers Occupation Tax | $26,108 | 8.3 |
| County Sales Tax | $12,701 | -20.8 |
| Countywide Sales Tax | $8,561 | -1.4 |
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