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 $30,629.
Over the past 12 months, Washington County's residents have collectively paid a total of $288,404 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 |
|---|---|---|
| December 2024 | $32,919 | 7.5 |
| November 2024 | $30,629 | 25.5 |
| October 2024 | $24,409 | 28.9 |
| September 2024 | $18,937 | -27 |
| August 2024 | $25,949 | 0.4 |
| July 2024 | $25,841 | 16.2 |
| June 2024 | $22,232 | 3 |
| May 2024 | $21,576 | 9.6 |
| April 2024 | $19,683 | -21.3 |
| March 2024 | $24,998 | 23.9 |
| February 2024 | $20,170 | -4.2 |
| January 2024 | $21,061 | -12 |
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