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Putnam County taxpayers give $9,882 in County Sales Tax in June

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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 $9,882 in County Sales Tax in June, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a noticeable increase from the previous month, where County Sales Tax collection stood at $9,467.

Over the past 12 months, Putnam County's residents have collectively paid a total of $122,947 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.

County Sales Tax Collected in Putnam County Over Last 12 months
MonthAmount Collected% Change from Previous Month
June$9,8824.4
May$9,4671.6
April$9,31923
March$7,576-20.1
February$9,476-13.2
January$10,912-10.9
December 2023$12,249-9.3
November 2023$13,502-15.9
October 2023$16,051175.2
September 2023$5,833-32.2
August 2023$8,598-14.7
July 2023$10,082-10.1

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