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$117,049 in Countywide Sales Tax collected in October for Livingston County

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Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Livingston County taxpayers paid $117,049 in Countywide Sales Tax in October, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a significant decrease from the previous month, where Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $123,416.

Over the past 12 months, Livingston County's residents have collectively paid a total of $1.4 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 Livingston County Over Last 12 months
MonthAmount Collected% Change from Previous Month
October$117,049-5.2
September$123,4166.1
August$116,294-5.3
July$122,813-3.6
June$127,3767.5
May$118,4611.4
April$116,86521.8
March$95,929-6.2
February$102,227-14.1
January$118,9964.7
December 2022$113,613-5.5
November 2022$120,1995.7

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