McLean County Times

McLean County taxpayers paid $70,204 in County Sales Tax in March, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a significant decrease from the previous month, where County Sales Tax collection stood at $81,306.

Over the past 12 months, McLean County's residents have collectively paid a total of $1.1 million in County Sales Tax.

The County Sales Tax is a local sales tax imposed on retail sales of goods and services within a specific county. It is one of the primary sources of revenue for county governments, funding a wide range of essential services, including education, infrastructure, public safety, public health, and social services. The average rate imposed in Illinois is around 8.2%.

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.

Month	Amount Collected	% Change from Previous Month
March	$70,204	-13.7
February	$81,306	-24.7
January	$108,012	1.1
December 2022	$106,873	-2
November 2022	$109,062	14.9
October 2022	$94,889	4.3
September 2022	$90,986	-1.6
August 2022	$92,462	-4.2
July 2022	$96,487	4.9
June 2022	$92,018	23.3
May 2022	$74,600	-2.9
April 2022	$76,793	25.4