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Massac County residents pay $40,289 in Countywide Sales Tax in December 2024

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Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Massac County taxpayers paid $40,289 in Countywide Sales Tax in December 2024, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a significant increase from the previous month, where Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $33,890.

Over the past 12 months, Massac County's residents have collectively paid a total of $381,681 in Countywide Sales Tax.

The Countywide Sales Tax, a crucial revenue stream, is primarily allocated for county governments use.

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.

Countywide Sales Tax Collected in Massac County Over Last 12 months
MonthAmount Collected% Change from Previous Month
December 2024$40,28918.9
November 2024$33,89019.1
October 2024$28,453-13.8
September 2024$32,99313.7
August 2024$29,022-3.2
July 2024$29,971-1.3
June 2024$30,366-1.3
May 2024$30,753-16.2
April 2024$36,70330.2
March 2024$28,1983.9
February 2024$27,133-20
January 2024$33,9108.7

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