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Rock Island County collects $495,114 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

Rock Island County taxpayers paid $495,114 in Countywide Sales Tax in December 2024, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a significant decrease from the previous month, where Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $582,960.

Over the past 12 months, Rock Island County's residents have collectively paid a total of $5.2 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
December 2024$495,114-15.1
November 2024$582,96042.6
October 2024$408,935-23.1
September 2024$531,50834.6
August 2024$394,752-2.4
July 2024$404,616-7.6
June 2024$437,7568.2
May 2024$404,511-4.2
April 2024$422,08715.4
March 2024$365,76527.4
February 2024$287,160-36.5
January 2024$451,95811.6

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