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Alexander County taxpayers give $55,224 in Countywide Sales Tax in 2023

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Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Alexander County taxpayers paid $55,224 in Countywide Sales Tax in 2023, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a noticeable increase over the previous year, when Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $53,092.

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

As of 2021, Illinois was the highest taxed state in the US. A study from Wallet Hub found Illinois taxes were 39.83% higher than 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 Alexander County Over Last 6 Years
YearAmount Collected% Change from Previous Year
2023$55,2244%
2022$53,092-0.2%
2021$53,21334%
2020$39,7082%
2019$38,944-7.4%
2018$42,054-

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