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$78,795 in Countywide Sales Tax collected in August for Randolph County

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Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Randolph County taxpayers paid $78,795 in Countywide Sales Tax in August, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a significant decrease from the previous month, where Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $85,734.

Over the past 12 months, Randolph County's residents have collectively paid a total of $943,836 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 Randolph County Over Last 12 months
MonthAmount Collected% Change from Previous Month
August$78,795-8.1
July$85,7348.4
June$79,0970
May$79,064-5.1
April$83,30032.5
March$62,854-8.9
February$68,992-19.6
January$85,77212.4
December 2022$76,302-5.6
November 2022$80,8032.7
October 2022$78,712-6.8
September 2022$84,41110.5

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