Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue
Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a noticeable decrease from the previous month, where Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $780,013.
Over the past 12 months, Sangamon County's residents have collectively paid a total of $8.8 million 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 |
|---|---|---|
| October | $753,801 | -3.4 |
| September | $780,013 | 5.2 |
| August | $741,592 | -3.2 |
| July | $765,953 | -0.8 |
| June | $772,057 | 6.3 |
| May | $726,182 | -1.2 |
| April | $735,144 | 16.7 |
| March | $630,032 | -1.2 |
| February | $637,701 | -22.4 |
| January | $821,600 | 11 |
| December 2022 | $740,397 | 2.6 |
| November 2022 | $721,594 | -0.7 |
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