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Monroe County taxpayers give approximately $1.2 million in Countywide Sales Tax in 2023

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Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Monroe County taxpayers paid approximately $1.2 million in Countywide Sales Tax in 2023, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a slightly increase over the previous year, when Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at approximately $1.2 million.

The Countywide Sales Tax, a crucial revenue stream, is primarily allocated for county governments' use.

As of 2021, Illinois was the highest taxed state in the US. A study from Wallet Hub found Illinois taxes were 39.83% higher than 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 Monroe County Over Last 6 Years
YearAmount Collected% Change from Previous Year
2023$1,224,7445%
2022$1,166,2511.9%
2021$1,144,40225.5%
2020$911,9609.8%
2019$830,724-9.6%
2018$919,353-

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