Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue
Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a significant increase from the previous month, where Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $67,208.
Over the past 12 months, Logan County's residents have collectively paid a total of $794,089 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 |
|---|---|---|
| July | $76,785 | 14.2 |
| June | $67,208 | 6.6 |
| May | $63,022 | -3.2 |
| April | $65,104 | 6.9 |
| March | $60,903 | 5 |
| February | $58,009 | -31.5 |
| January | $84,666 | 29.6 |
| December 2022 | $65,305 | 8.5 |
| November 2022 | $60,206 | -5.8 |
| October 2022 | $63,882 | -1.3 |
| September 2022 | $64,750 | 0.8 |
| August 2022 | $64,249 | -5.5 |
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