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Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Peoria County taxpayers paid $210,946 in County Sales Tax in August, according to Illinois tax records .

This figure marks a noticeable decrease from the previous month, when County Sales Tax collection stood at $218,538.

Over the past 12 months, Peoria County's residents have collectively paid a total of $2.3 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%.

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