Chambana Sun

Champaign County taxpayers paid $149,003 in County Sales Tax in September, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a significant increase from the previous month, where County Sales Tax collection stood at $127,021.

Over the past 12 months, Champaign County's residents have collectively paid a total of $1.7 million 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
September	$149,003	17.3
August	$127,021	-10.2
July	$141,511	-12.2
June	$161,124	24.8
May	$129,056	-1.2
April	$130,561	32.6
March	$98,446	-19.2
February	$121,871	-20.8
January	$153,846	1.2
December 2022	$152,052	-8.8
November 2022	$166,744	22.4
October 2022	$136,193	9.2