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$29,427 in Countywide Sales Tax collected in December 2024 for Mercer County

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Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Mercer County taxpayers paid $29,427 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 $30,656.

Over the past 12 months, Mercer County's residents have collectively paid a total of $324,502 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 Mercer County Over Last 12 months
MonthAmount Collected% Change from Previous Month
December 2024$29,427-4
November 2024$30,65613.6
October 2024$26,981-5.5
September 2024$28,54619.5
August 2024$23,8841.9
July 2024$23,435-19.3
June 2024$29,0294.1
May 2024$27,8849.2
April 2024$25,5295.7
March 2024$24,147-6.2
February 2024$25,752-11.9
January 2024$29,2323.2

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