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McLean County residents paid 25th-largest sum in sales taxes in Illinois during October 2024

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Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

McLean County taxpayers paid the 25th largest sum in sales taxes in October 2024, according to Illinois tax records.

In total, McLean County residents paid $764,045 in sales taxes during October 2024.

McLean County also ranked 25th in the Prairie State the month before, with $769,443 spent in sales taxes.

The Countywide Sales Tax accounted for the largest share of sales taxes paid by McLean County residents in October 2024.

As of 2021, Illinois was the highest taxed state in the US. A study from Wallet Hub found Illinois taxes were 39.83% higher than 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.

Composition of Sales Tax Revenue in McLean County in October 2024
Countywide Sales Tax [86.9%]County Sales Tax [13.1%]

Sales Taxes Collected in McLean County in October 2024
Type of TaxAmount Collected in Month% Change From Previous Month
Countywide Sales Tax$663,742-1.6
County Sales Tax$100,3036

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