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McLean County residents pay $686,356 in Countywide Sales Tax in December 2024

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Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

McLean County taxpayers paid $686,356 in Countywide Sales Tax in December 2024, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a noticeable decrease from the previous month, where Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $709,510.

Over the past 12 months, McLean County's residents have collectively paid a total of $8.1 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
MonthAmount Collected% Change from Previous Month
December 2024$686,356-3.3
November 2024$709,5106.9
October 2024$663,742-1.6
September 2024$674,7818.9
August 2024$619,729-3.4
July 2024$641,451-7.7
June 2024$695,3159.4
May 2024$635,591-8.5
April 2024$694,86515.9
March 2024$599,6934.5
February 2024$573,934-33.7
January 2024$865,76622.6

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