Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue
Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a significant increase from the previous month, where County Sales Tax collection stood at $63,405.
Over the past 12 months, Tazewell County's residents have collectively paid a total of $1.1 million 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 |
|---|---|---|
| April | $112,568 | 77.5 |
| March | $63,405 | -20 |
| February | $79,289 | -14.5 |
| January | $92,740 | -8.3 |
| December 2022 | $101,115 | 4.3 |
| November 2022 | $96,974 | -1 |
| October 2022 | $97,959 | 4.5 |
| September 2022 | $93,723 | 12.8 |
| August 2022 | $83,095 | -16.7 |
| July 2022 | $99,773 | 8.5 |
| June 2022 | $91,926 | 3.4 |
| May 2022 | $88,924 | 8.8 |
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