Hardin County taxpayers paid $9,003 in County Sales Tax in December 2024, according to Illinois tax records.
This figure marks a significant increase from the previous month, where County Sales Tax collection stood at $8,556.
Over the past 12 months, Hardin County’s residents have collectively paid a total of $86,675 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 |
|---|---|---|
| December 2024 | $9,003 | 5.2 |
| November 2024 | $8,556 | 29.5 |
| October 2024 | $6,609 | -23.6 |
| September 2024 | $8,654 | 30 |
| August 2024 | $6,657 | 10.8 |
| July 2024 | $6,010 | -4.3 |
| June 2024 | $6,277 | 15.7 |
| May 2024 | $5,424 | -42.2 |
| April 2024 | $9,389 | 22.2 |
| March 2024 | $7,686 | 22.6 |
| February 2024 | $6,267 | 2 |
| January 2024 | $6,143 | 33.3 |
