Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a significant increase from the previous month, where County Sales Tax collection stood at $167,909.
Over the past 12 months, Sangamon County's residents have collectively paid a total of $2.5 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%.
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 |
---|---|---|
April | $228,045 | 35.8 |
March | $167,909 | -3.8 |
February | $174,631 | -27.7 |
January | $241,519 | 10.5 |
December 2022 | $218,658 | 1.2 |
November 2022 | $216,056 | 4.6 |
October 2022 | $206,513 | -17.1 |
September 2022 | $249,225 | 18.3 |
August 2022 | $210,625 | -0.4 |
July 2022 | $211,376 | 9.1 |
June 2022 | $193,715 | 0.6 |
May 2022 | $192,559 | 1.3 |
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