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 Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $15,370.
Over the past 12 months, Menard County's residents have collectively paid a total of $221,031 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 |
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April | $17,963 | 16.9 |
March | $15,370 | -2.2 |
February | $15,717 | -21.8 |
January | $20,098 | 8.5 |
December 2022 | $18,526 | -8 |
November 2022 | $20,140 | 12.6 |
October 2022 | $17,892 | -3.6 |
September 2022 | $18,564 | 16.8 |
August 2022 | $15,889 | -10.7 |
July 2022 | $17,800 | -24.4 |
June 2022 | $23,539 | 20.5 |
May 2022 | $19,533 | 12.2 |