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Tuesday, November 5, 2024

Pope County taxpayers give $19,394 in County Sales Tax in October

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Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Pope County taxpayers paid $19,394 in County Sales Tax in October, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a significant increase from the previous month, where County Sales Tax collection stood at $17,288.

Over the past 12 months, Pope County's residents have collectively paid a total of $211,239 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 Pope County Over Last 12 months
MonthAmount Collected% Change from Previous Month
October$19,39412.2
September$17,28814.5
August$15,101-9.9
July$16,76823.5
June$13,57717.6
May$11,544-67.1
April$35,05069.7
March$20,65362.7
February$12,693-36.8
January$20,09641.3
December 2022$14,218-4.3
November 2022$14,857-38.6

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