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Champaign County collects $741,859 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 $741,859 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 $681,422.

Over the past 12 months, Champaign County's residents have collectively paid a total of $7.8 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$741,8598.9
December 2024$681,422-5.2
November 2024$718,8747.9
October 2024$666,503-3.2
September 2024$688,82915.4
August 2024$596,734-1.5
July 2024$605,686-8.1
June 2024$658,7740.8
May 2024$653,5601.9
April 2024$641,10410.8
March 2024$578,4672.7
February 2024$563,097-18

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