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$28,050 in Countywide Sales Tax collected in March for Piatt County

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Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Piatt County taxpayers paid $28,050 in Countywide Sales Tax in March, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a noticeable increase from the previous month, where Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $27,923.

Over the past 12 months, Piatt County's residents have collectively paid a total of $376,135 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 Piatt County Over Last 12 months
MonthAmount Collected% Change from Previous Month
March$28,0500.5
February$27,923-18.1
January$34,1133
December 2022$33,126-1.9
November 2022$33,7828.9
October 2022$31,0181.8
September 2022$30,482-2.6
August 2022$31,308-4.3
July 2022$32,704-3.4
June 2022$33,87113
May 2022$29,9620.6
April 2022$29,79630.8

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