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 Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $520,167.
Over the past 12 months, Tazewell County's residents have collectively paid a total of $6.3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| September | $553,590 | 6.4 |
| August | $520,167 | -3.5 |
| July | $539,010 | -3.9 |
| June | $560,948 | 5.7 |
| May | $530,731 | -1.8 |
| April | $540,316 | 19.9 |
| March | $450,601 | 3.6 |
| February | $434,899 | -23.8 |
| January | $570,392 | 10.3 |
| December 2022 | $517,044 | -0.9 |
| November 2022 | $521,817 | 1.4 |
| October 2022 | $514,501 | -2.2 |
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