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 $364,785.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| August | $376,126 | 3.1 |
| July | $364,785 | -11.6 |
| June | $412,865 | 9.6 |
| May | $376,773 | -2.6 |
| April | $386,911 | 20.3 |
| March | $321,575 | 8.7 |
| February | $295,894 | -30.6 |
| January | $426,458 | 13.6 |
| December 2023 | $375,246 | 2 |
| November 2023 | $367,957 | -2.8 |
| October 2023 | $378,451 | -4.3 |
| September 2023 | $395,334 | 9.5 |
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