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Prairie State sales taxes: Adams County residents paid 35th-largest sum in September

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Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue

Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue

Adams County taxpayers paid the 35th largest sum in sales taxes in September, according to Illinois tax records.

In total, Adams County residents paid $529,167 in sales taxes during September.

Adams County ranked 33rd in the Prairie State the month before, with $515,136 spent in sales taxes.

The Countywide Sales Tax accounted for the largest share of sales taxes paid by Adams County residents in September.

Illinois is currently the highest taxed state in the US. A study from Wallet Hub found Illinois taxes are 39.83% higher than 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.

Composition of Sales Tax Revenue in Adams County in September
Countywide Sales Tax [44.9%]Special County Retailers Occupation Tax [36.8%]County Sales Tax [18.3%]

Sales Taxes Collected in Adams County in September
Type of TaxAmount Collected in Month% Change From Previous Month
Countywide Sales Tax$237,8001.2
Special County Retailers Occupation Tax$194,4713.4
County Sales Tax$96,8965.4

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