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 $52,601.
Over the past 12 months, Fayette County's residents have collectively paid a total of $636,669 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 |
|---|---|---|
| September | $52,109 | -0.9 |
| August | $52,601 | -6.1 |
| July | $55,991 | -1.8 |
| June | $57,024 | 7 |
| May | $53,272 | -1.4 |
| April | $54,052 | 16.6 |
| March | $46,356 | -2.9 |
| February | $47,733 | -19 |
| January | $58,953 | 11.4 |
| December 2022 | $52,898 | -1.1 |
| November 2022 | $53,466 | 2.4 |
| October 2022 | $52,214 | 2.7 |
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