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 $65,721.
Over the past 12 months, Fulton County's residents have collectively paid a total of $782,706 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 |
|---|---|---|
| December 2023 | $66,143 | 0.6 |
| November 2023 | $65,721 | -2 |
| October 2023 | $67,039 | 2.2 |
| September 2023 | $65,585 | 3.2 |
| August 2023 | $63,534 | -4.6 |
| July 2023 | $66,607 | -8.5 |
| June 2023 | $72,833 | 15.5 |
| May 2023 | $63,039 | -6.3 |
| April 2023 | $67,260 | 24.2 |
| March 2023 | $54,137 | -5.8 |
| February 2023 | $57,484 | -21.6 |
| January 2023 | $73,324 | 11.7 |
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