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$1.1 million in Countywide Sales Tax collected in January for Winnebago County

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Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Winnebago County taxpayers paid $1.1 million 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 $985,419.

Over the past 12 months, Winnebago County's residents have collectively paid a total of $11.4 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 Winnebago County Over Last 12 months
MonthAmount Collected% Change from Previous Month
January$1,098,55011.5
December 2024$985,419-6.9
November 2024$1,058,96013.7
October 2024$931,592-5.9
September 2024$989,9165.7
August 2024$936,314-1.2
July 2024$948,063-5.2
June 2024$1,000,2309.5
May 2024$913,239-3.5
April 2024$946,78813.5
March 2024$834,2824.7
February 2024$796,741-23.6

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