Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue
Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a noticeable decrease from the previous month, where Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $395,334.
Over the past 12 months, Kankakee County's residents have collectively paid a total of $4.5 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 |
|---|---|---|
| October | $378,451 | -4.3 |
| September | $395,334 | 9.5 |
| August | $360,872 | -9.9 |
| July | $400,465 | -1.7 |
| June | $407,298 | 14.4 |
| May | $355,942 | -6.3 |
| April | $379,888 | 17.6 |
| March | $322,942 | -2 |
| February | $329,682 | -21 |
| January | $417,448 | 11.8 |
| December 2022 | $373,554 | -0.8 |
| November 2022 | $376,716 | -0.5 |
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