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 $577,032.
Over the past 12 months, Peoria County's residents have collectively paid a total of $6.9 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 |
---|---|---|
June | $627,467 | 8.7 |
May | $577,032 | -1.9 |
April | $588,279 | 11.7 |
March | $526,803 | 14.6 |
February | $459,691 | -30.2 |
January | $658,298 | 13.7 |
December 2023 | $579,004 | 2 |
November 2023 | $567,830 | -1.6 |
October 2023 | $576,982 | -1.8 |
September 2023 | $587,580 | 3 |
August 2023 | $570,674 | -4 |
July 2023 | $594,247 | -1.6 |
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