Henry County taxpayers paid $124,429 in Countywide Sales Tax in December 2024, according to Illinois tax records.
This figure marks a noticeable decrease from the previous month, where Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $125,837.
Over the past 12 months, Henry County’s residents have collectively paid a total of $1.4 million 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.
| Month | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Month |
|---|---|---|
| December 2024 | $124,429 | -1.1 |
| November 2024 | $125,837 | 1.6 |
| October 2024 | $123,895 | -1.8 |
| September 2024 | $126,223 | 11.7 |
| August 2024 | $112,994 | -1.4 |
| July 2024 | $114,634 | -7.1 |
| June 2024 | $123,422 | 1.8 |
| May 2024 | $121,232 | 1.6 |
| April 2024 | $119,358 | 14.4 |
| March 2024 | $104,373 | 5.7 |
| February 2024 | $98,752 | -22.4 |
| January 2024 | $127,237 | 2.8 |
