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Champaign County collects $686,666 in Countywide Sales Tax in January

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Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Champaign County taxpayers paid $686,666 in Countywide Sales Tax in January, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a significant increase from the previous month, where Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $643,682.

Over the past 12 months, Champaign County's residents have collectively paid a total of $7.5 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 Champaign County Over Last 12 months
MonthAmount Collected% Change from Previous Month
January$686,6666.7
December 2023$643,6821.5
November 2023$633,927-2.3
October 2023$648,796-6.4
September 2023$693,27615.8
August 2023$598,523-2.4
July 2023$613,310-6.7
June 2023$657,1587.1
May 2023$613,3540
April 2023$613,19210.3
March 2023$556,0611.1
February 2023$550,235-19.4

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