Chambana Sun

Vermilion County taxpayers paid $89,065 in County Sales Tax in January, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a significant increase from the previous month, where County Sales Tax collection stood at $79,224.

Over the past 12 months, Vermilion County's residents have collectively paid a total of $773,765 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
January	$89,065	12.4
December 2022	$79,224	7.4
November 2022	$73,789	11.7
October 2022	$66,042	4.9
September 2022	$62,964	4.6
August 2022	$60,202	-3.3
July 2022	$62,238	27.8
June 2022	$48,703	-25.1
May 2022	$65,036	25.3
April 2022	$51,907	-6.2
March 2022	$55,345	-6.6
February 2022	$59,250	-24.3