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 $25,759.
Over the past 12 months, Logan County's residents have collectively paid a total of $325,469 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 |
---|---|---|
September | $33,111 | 28.5 |
August | $25,759 | -41.8 |
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 |