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 $26,307.
Over the past 12 months, Fayette County's residents have collectively paid a total of $331,160 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 |
|---|---|---|
| January | $36,559 | 39 |
| December 2022 | $26,307 | -8.1 |
| November 2022 | $28,641 | 0 |
| October 2022 | $28,637 | 5.1 |
| September 2022 | $27,260 | 23.8 |
| August 2022 | $22,014 | -20.4 |
| July 2022 | $27,657 | -2.9 |
| June 2022 | $28,480 | 3.2 |
| May 2022 | $27,585 | -3.9 |
| April 2022 | $28,700 | 21.5 |
| March 2022 | $23,630 | -8 |
| February 2022 | $25,690 | -12.5 |
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