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Alexander County residents pay $11,534 in County Sales Tax in April

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Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Alexander County taxpayers paid $11,534 in County Sales Tax in April, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a significant increase from the previous month, where County Sales Tax collection stood at $6,689.

Over the past 12 months, Alexander County's residents have collectively paid a total of $108,560 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.

County Sales Tax Collected in Alexander County Over Last 12 months
MonthAmount Collected% Change from Previous Month
April$11,53472.4
March$6,689-29.6
February$9,4972.7
January$9,246-6.1
December 2022$9,84716.3
November 2022$8,4664.7
October 2022$8,0887.9
September 2022$7,4960.5
August 2022$7,459-44
July 2022$13,32583.5
June 2022$7,263-24.7
May 2022$9,65028.9

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