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Monday, December 23, 2024

Grundy County residents pay $277,818 in Countywide Sales Tax in February

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Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Grundy County taxpayers paid $277,818 in Countywide Sales Tax in February, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a significant decrease from the previous month, where Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $315,679.

Over the past 12 months, Grundy County's residents have collectively paid a total of $3.7 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 Grundy County Over Last 12 months
MonthAmount Collected% Change from Previous Month
February$277,818-12
January$315,679-1.4
December 2022$320,210-2.4
November 2022$328,2273.4
October 2022$317,2891.6
September 2022$312,4463.2
August 2022$302,843-13.9
July 2022$351,6299.5
June 2022$320,97910.4
May 2022$290,823-4
April 2022$302,86234.3
March 2022$225,592-6.1

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