Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue
Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a noticeable increase from the previous month, where Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $111,818.
Over the past 12 months, Woodford County's residents have collectively paid a total of $1.4 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 |
|---|---|---|
| November 2023 | $116,364 | 4.1 |
| October 2023 | $111,818 | -11.8 |
| September 2023 | $126,708 | 9.9 |
| August 2023 | $115,334 | -2.9 |
| July 2023 | $118,781 | -1.5 |
| June 2023 | $120,592 | 4.1 |
| May 2023 | $115,790 | -1.9 |
| April 2023 | $118,092 | 17.2 |
| March 2023 | $100,794 | -3.3 |
| February 2023 | $104,184 | -20.1 |
| January 2023 | $130,327 | 13.9 |
| December 2022 | $114,382 | -0.1 |
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