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Hardin County collects $6,592 in County Sales Tax in August

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Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Hardin County taxpayers paid $6,592 in County Sales Tax in August, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a significant increase from the previous month, where County Sales Tax collection stood at $5,100.

Over the past 12 months, Hardin County's residents have collectively paid a total of $81,397 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 Hardin County Over Last 12 months
MonthAmount Collected% Change from Previous Month
August$6,59229.3
July$5,100-5.7
June$5,411-11
May$6,078-65.5
April$17,631166.3
March$6,621-0.9
February$6,6817.5
January$6,21310.3
December 2022$5,6336.5
November 2022$5,291-4.6
October 2022$5,54820.7
September 2022$4,598-6.6

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