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 $34,491.
Over the past 12 months, Marion County's residents have collectively paid a total of $498,034 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 |
|---|---|---|
| May | $42,385 | 22.9 |
| April | $34,491 | 2.2 |
| March | $33,761 | -16.5 |
| February | $40,413 | -18 |
| January | $49,261 | 14.6 |
| December 2023 | $42,985 | -14.7 |
| November 2023 | $50,390 | 13.3 |
| October 2023 | $44,462 | 17.2 |
| September 2023 | $37,947 | -13.8 |
| August 2023 | $44,033 | 16.3 |
| July 2023 | $37,862 | -5.4 |
| June 2023 | $40,044 | 4.9 |
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