Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a significant decrease from the previous month, where County Sales Tax collection stood at $16,936.
Over the past 12 months, Mason County's residents have collectively paid a total of $208,811 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 |
|---|---|---|
| July | $14,352 | -15.3 |
| June | $16,936 | -5.5 |
| May | $17,923 | 20.5 |
| April | $14,877 | -17 |
| March | $17,929 | 17 |
| February | $15,324 | -61.5 |
| January | $39,846 | 118.8 |
| December 2023 | $18,207 | -5.4 |
| November 2023 | $19,250 | 29.7 |
| October 2023 | $14,844 | 72.2 |
| September 2023 | $8,618 | -19.5 |
| August 2023 | $10,705 | 13.3 |
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