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 $19,805.
Over the past 12 months, Logan County's residents have collectively paid a total of $312,624 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 |
|---|---|---|
| July | $44,274 | 123.5 |
| June | $19,805 | -5.4 |
| May | $20,939 | -13 |
| April | $24,067 | 0.5 |
| March | $23,953 | -3.9 |
| February | $24,913 | 14.8 |
| January | $21,695 | -20.3 |
| December 2022 | $27,230 | -13.2 |
| November 2022 | $31,378 | 10.7 |
| October 2022 | $28,345 | 11.8 |
| September 2022 | $25,358 | 22.7 |
| August 2022 | $20,667 | -21.3 |
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