Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a significant decrease from the previous month, where Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $93,202.
Over the past 12 months, Christian County's residents have collectively paid a total of $1 million 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 |
---|---|---|
July | $82,265 | -11.7 |
June | $93,202 | 5.6 |
May | $88,233 | 0.8 |
April | $87,576 | 17.5 |
March | $74,553 | -2 |
February | $76,108 | -19.5 |
January | $94,540 | 18.5 |
December 2023 | $79,802 | -3.6 |
November 2023 | $82,786 | 0.4 |
October 2023 | $82,453 | -0.3 |
September 2023 | $82,665 | -0.8 |
August 2023 | $83,293 | -4.8 |