Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a noticeable increase from the previous month, where County Sales Tax collection stood at $21,576.
Over the past 12 months, Washington County's residents have collectively paid a total of $282,351 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 |
---|---|---|
June | $22,232 | 3 |
May | $21,576 | 9.6 |
April | $19,683 | -21.3 |
March | $24,998 | 23.9 |
February | $20,170 | -4.2 |
January | $21,061 | -12 |
December 2023 | $23,937 | -3.9 |
November 2023 | $24,919 | 1.6 |
October 2023 | $24,535 | -20 |
September 2023 | $30,668 | 30.3 |
August 2023 | $23,534 | -6 |
July 2023 | $25,038 | -5.3 |