Bureau County taxpayers paid $46,490 in County Sales Tax in January, according to Illinois tax records.
This figure marks a significant increase from the previous month, where County Sales Tax collection stood at $36,767.
Over the past 12 months, Bureau County’s residents have collectively paid a total of $450,467 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 |
|---|---|---|
| January | $46,490 | 26.4 |
| December 2024 | $36,767 | -31.5 |
| November 2024 | $53,662 | 31.3 |
| October 2024 | $40,873 | 24.8 |
| September 2024 | $32,745 | -6.3 |
| August 2024 | $34,932 | 6.3 |
| July 2024 | $32,856 | -12.4 |
| June 2024 | $37,524 | 6.6 |
| May 2024 | $35,214 | 9.6 |
| April 2024 | $32,143 | 1.2 |
| March 2024 | $31,747 | -10.6 |
| February 2024 | $35,514 | -9.9 |
