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Randolph County residents pay $27,242 in County Sales Tax in December 2023

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Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Randolph County taxpayers paid $27,242 in County Sales Tax in December 2023, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a significant increase from the previous month, where County Sales Tax collection stood at $25,470.

Over the past 12 months, Randolph County's residents have collectively paid a total of $339,919 in County Sales Tax.

The County Sales Tax is a local sales tax imposed on retail sales of goods and services within a specific county. It is one of the primary sources of revenue for county governments, funding a wide range of essential services, including education, infrastructure, public safety, public health, and social services. The average rate imposed in Illinois is around 8.2%.

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.

County Sales Tax Collected in Randolph County Over Last 12 months
MonthAmount Collected% Change from Previous Month
December 2023$27,2427
November 2023$25,470-20.8
October 2023$32,15610.5
September 2023$29,0943.5
August 2023$28,1174.8
July 2023$26,818-3
June 2023$27,638-15.5
May 2023$32,6922.8
April 2023$31,80252.6
March 2023$20,834-13.9
February 2023$24,204-28.5
January 2023$33,85252.1

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