Adams County taxpayers paid $132,985 in County Sales Tax in November 2024, according to Illinois tax records.
This figure marks a significant increase from the previous month, where County Sales Tax collection stood at $122,085.
Over the past 12 months, Adams County’s residents have collectively paid a total of $1.4 million 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 |
|---|---|---|
| November 2024 | $132,985 | 8.9 |
| October 2024 | $122,085 | 4.4 |
| September 2024 | $116,950 | 7.4 |
| August 2024 | $108,905 | 5.3 |
| July 2024 | $103,413 | -32.3 |
| June 2024 | $152,678 | 43.8 |
| May 2024 | $106,146 | -10.2 |
| April 2024 | $118,155 | -1.7 |
| March 2024 | $120,184 | 27.7 |
| February 2024 | $94,128 | -37.1 |
| January 2024 | $149,730 | 36.7 |
| December 2023 | $109,542 | 8.2 |
