Quincy Reporter

Adams County taxpayers paid $200,418 in Countywide Sales Tax in March, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a significant decrease from the previous month, where Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $216,088.

Over the past 12 months, Adams County's residents have collectively paid a total of $2.8 million 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
March	$200,418	-7.3
February	$216,088	-23.2
January	$281,396	14.9
December 2022	$244,925	4.7
November 2022	$234,029	-1.4
October 2022	$237,416	2.8
September 2022	$230,875	1.6
August 2022	$227,259	-9.9
July 2022	$252,283	4.5
June 2022	$241,516	0.2
May 2022	$240,915	0.2
April 2022	$240,519	27.2