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 $18,699.
Over the past 12 months, Menard County's residents have collectively paid a total of $301,862 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 | $21,183 | 13.3 |
| March | $18,699 | -7.5 |
| February | $20,207 | -19.9 |
| January | $25,230 | -6.8 |
| December 2022 | $27,073 | -5.4 |
| November 2022 | $28,633 | 23.3 |
| October 2022 | $23,224 | -8.2 |
| September 2022 | $25,306 | 27 |
| August 2022 | $19,927 | -6.7 |
| July 2022 | $21,364 | -49.3 |
| June 2022 | $42,149 | 46 |
| May 2022 | $28,867 | 35.4 |
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