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Menard County residents pay $14,941 in Countywide Sales Tax in February

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Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue

Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue

Menard County taxpayers paid $14,941 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 $20,577.

Over the past 12 months, Menard County's residents have collectively paid a total of $222,119 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 Menard County Over Last 12 months
MonthAmount Collected% Change from Previous Month
February$14,941-27.4
January$20,5772.1
December 2023$20,1627.1
November 2023$18,8192.4
October 2023$18,3841.2
September 2023$18,174-9.8
August 2023$20,1490.7
July 2023$20,0012.4
June 2023$19,5358.3
May 2023$18,0440.5
April 2023$17,96316.9
March 2023$15,370-2.2

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