Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a noticeable decrease from the previous month, where Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $69,919.
Over the past 12 months, Christian County's residents have collectively paid a total of $980,917 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 |
|---|---|---|
| March | $69,511 | -0.6 |
| February | $69,919 | -28.8 |
| January | $98,163 | 21.8 |
| December 2022 | $80,561 | -2.7 |
| November 2022 | $82,774 | 0.9 |
| October 2022 | $82,012 | 3.8 |
| September 2022 | $78,996 | -5.9 |
| August 2022 | $83,930 | -3.9 |
| July 2022 | $87,308 | 1.3 |
| June 2022 | $86,195 | 8.2 |
| May 2022 | $79,697 | -2.6 |
| April 2022 | $81,851 | 36.6 |
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