Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a noticeable increase from the previous month, where Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $61,534.
Over the past 12 months, Iroquois County's residents have collectively paid a total of $749,228 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 |
|---|---|---|
| September | $62,140 | 1 |
| August | $61,534 | -4.3 |
| July | $64,288 | -1.4 |
| June | $65,197 | 2.3 |
| May | $63,730 | 1.5 |
| April | $62,772 | 12.1 |
| March | $56,005 | -14.8 |
| February | $65,701 | 6.1 |
| January | $61,915 | 0.5 |
| December 2023 | $61,633 | -4.2 |
| November 2023 | $64,334 | 7.3 |
| October 2023 | $59,979 | -3.3 |
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