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 $8,618.
Over the past 12 months, Mason County's residents have collectively paid a total of $145,520 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 |
|---|---|---|
| October | $14,844 | 72.2 |
| September | $8,618 | -19.5 |
| August | $10,705 | 13.3 |
| July | $9,446 | -32 |
| June | $13,889 | 49.3 |
| May | $9,303 | -12 |
| April | $10,572 | -41.3 |
| March | $18,014 | 44.5 |
| February | $12,465 | -7.5 |
| January | $13,473 | 17.2 |
| December 2022 | $11,499 | -9.4 |
| November 2022 | $12,692 | -30.9 |
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