McLean County taxpayers give $786,155 in Countywide Sales Tax in January

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

By McLean County Times

Apr 2, 2023

McLean County taxpayers paid $786,155 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 $672,504.

Over the past 12 months, McLean County's residents have collectively paid a total of $7.7 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 McLean County Over Last 12 months

Month	Amount Collected	% Change from Previous Month
January	$786,155	16.9
December 2022	$672,504	3.5
November 2022	$649,781	-10.7
October 2022	$727,729	10.7
September 2022	$657,340	1.6
August 2022	$646,985	-4.5
July 2022	$677,494	1
June 2022	$670,983	8.5
May 2022	$618,177	-2.6
April 2022	$634,632	38.4
March 2022	$458,638	-3
February 2022	$473,033	-29.1