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Rock Island County taxpayers give $437,919 in Countywide Sales Tax in January

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Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Rock Island County taxpayers paid $437,919 in Countywide Sales Tax in January, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a significant increase from the previous month, where Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $395,044.

Over the past 12 months, Rock Island County's residents have collectively paid a total of $4.8 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.

Countywide Sales Tax Collected in Rock Island County Over Last 12 months
MonthAmount Collected% Change from Previous Month
January$437,91910.9
December 2022$395,044-1.1
November 2022$399,438-5.7
October 2022$423,6546.1
September 2022$399,2072.8
August 2022$388,273-8.6
July 2022$424,831-2.8
June 2022$436,9939.1
May 2022$400,5010.3
April 2022$399,11723.2
March 2022$323,955-1.8
February 2022$330,041-23.9

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