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Lee County residents pay $90,978 in Countywide Sales Tax in January

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Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Lee County taxpayers paid $90,978 in Countywide Sales Tax in January, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a significant increase from the previous month, where Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $86,492.

Over the past 12 months, Lee County's residents have collectively paid a total of $1 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 Lee County Over Last 12 months
MonthAmount Collected% Change from Previous Month
January$90,9785.2
December 2022$86,492-2.6
November 2022$88,807-0.8
October 2022$89,4901
September 2022$88,605-6.4
August 2022$94,613-6.4
July 2022$101,0372.8
June 2022$98,27112.6
May 2022$87,3050.9
April 2022$86,56930.3
March 2022$66,416-2.6
February 2022$68,218-28.9

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