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Putnam County residents pay $35,044 in Countywide Sales Tax in February

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Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue

Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue

Putnam County taxpayers paid $35,044 in Countywide Sales Tax in February, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a noticeable decrease from the previous month, where Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $35,115.

Over the past 12 months, Putnam County's residents have collectively paid a total of $433,233 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 Putnam County Over Last 12 months
MonthAmount Collected% Change from Previous Month
February$35,044-0.2
January$35,115-19.4
December 2023$43,54229.3
November 2023$33,6836.1
October 2023$31,733-7.8
September 2023$34,41829.4
August 2023$26,599-29
July 2023$37,44610.1
June 2023$34,018-4.5
May 2023$35,616-19
April 2023$43,9924.7
March 2023$42,027-10.9

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