Vermilion County taxpayers give $166,611 in Countywide Sales Tax in February

Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue

By Chambana Sun

May 6, 2023

Vermilion County taxpayers paid $166,611 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 $203,973.

Over the past 12 months, Vermilion County's residents have collectively paid a total of $2.3 million 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 Vermilion County Over Last 12 months

Month	Amount Collected	% Change from Previous Month
February	$166,611	-18.3
January	$203,973	9.6
December 2022	$186,062	-0.3
November 2022	$186,568	-6.2
October 2022	$198,840	8.7
September 2022	$182,943	-1
August 2022	$184,837	-7.8
July 2022	$200,464	-1.5
June 2022	$203,617	3
May 2022	$197,680	0.6
April 2022	$196,576	26.4
March 2022	$155,474	-3.2