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 $749,590.
Over the past 12 months, Sangamon County's residents have collectively paid a total of $9.1 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 |
---|---|---|
June | $799,051 | 6.6 |
May | $749,590 | -5.9 |
April | $796,416 | 17.6 |
March | $677,435 | 8.2 |
February | $625,873 | -26.6 |
January | $853,232 | 10.7 |
December 2023 | $771,066 | 3.4 |
November 2023 | $745,642 | -1.1 |
October 2023 | $753,801 | -3.4 |
September 2023 | $780,013 | 5.2 |
August 2023 | $741,592 | -3.2 |
July 2023 | $765,953 | -0.8 |
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