Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue
Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a noticeable increase from the previous month, where Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $60,465.
Over the past 12 months, Iroquois County's residents have collectively paid a total of $737,880 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 |
|---|---|---|
| June | $61,971 | 2.5 |
| May | $60,465 | -3.9 |
| April | $62,928 | 24.1 |
| March | $50,704 | -6.8 |
| February | $54,379 | -22.2 |
| January | $69,925 | 10 |
| December 2022 | $63,559 | -0.7 |
| November 2022 | $64,011 | -0.2 |
| October 2022 | $64,111 | 7.3 |
| September 2022 | $59,723 | -3.9 |
| August 2022 | $62,144 | -2.8 |
| July 2022 | $63,960 | -3.1 |
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