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Union County collects $27,610 in County Sales Tax in September

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Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Union County taxpayers paid $27,610 in County Sales Tax in September, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a significant decrease from the previous month, where County Sales Tax collection stood at $33,183.

Over the past 12 months, Union County's residents have collectively paid a total of $355,067 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 Union County Over Last 12 months
MonthAmount Collected% Change from Previous Month
September$27,610-16.8
August$33,183-7.4
July$35,83310.7
June$32,37325.1
May$25,871-21.6
April$33,01886.4
March$17,718-26.3
February$24,050-14.6
January$28,16012.5
December 2022$25,039-0.8
November 2022$25,231-46.3
October 2022$46,98193

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