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 $42,650.
Over the past 12 months, Washington County's residents have collectively paid a total of $585,342 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 | $42,394 | -0.6 |
February | $42,650 | -12.7 |
January | $48,854 | 4.1 |
December 2022 | $46,908 | -6.2 |
November 2022 | $49,989 | 2.7 |
October 2022 | $48,682 | 3.7 |
September 2022 | $46,948 | -3.1 |
August 2022 | $48,455 | -12.8 |
July 2022 | $55,596 | 2.8 |
June 2022 | $54,061 | 11.4 |
May 2022 | $48,541 | -7.1 |
April 2022 | $52,264 | 26.9 |