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 Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $21,691.
Over the past 12 months, Mason County's residents have collectively paid a total of $301,488 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 |
|---|---|---|
| March | $22,567 | 4 |
| February | $21,691 | -19.7 |
| January | $27,024 | 12.4 |
| December 2022 | $24,037 | -14.2 |
| November 2022 | $28,013 | 4.9 |
| October 2022 | $26,704 | 17.4 |
| September 2022 | $22,750 | -12.5 |
| August 2022 | $26,007 | -7 |
| July 2022 | $27,976 | 2.5 |
| June 2022 | $27,287 | 18.3 |
| May 2022 | $23,071 | -5.3 |
| April 2022 | $24,361 | 30.3 |
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