Putnam County taxpayers paid $29,898 in Countywide Sales Tax in December 2024, according to Illinois tax records.
This figure marks a noticeable increase from the previous month, where Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $29,017.
Over the past 12 months, Putnam County’s residents have collectively paid a total of $368,114 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.
| Month | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Month |
|---|---|---|
| December 2024 | $29,898 | 3 |
| November 2024 | $29,017 | 21.3 |
| October 2024 | $23,925 | -8.6 |
| September 2024 | $26,178 | -2.7 |
| August 2024 | $26,901 | 16.3 |
| July 2024 | $23,129 | -29.7 |
| June 2024 | $32,908 | 0 |
| May 2024 | $32,896 | -9.8 |
| April 2024 | $36,458 | -0.5 |
| March 2024 | $36,645 | 4.6 |
| February 2024 | $35,044 | -0.2 |
| January 2024 | $35,115 | -19.4 |
