Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a noticeable decrease from the previous month, where Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $7,638.
Over the past 12 months, Stark County's residents have collectively paid a total of $102,419 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 |
---|---|---|
August | $7,473 | -2.2 |
July | $7,638 | 1.9 |
June | $7,498 | -11.6 |
May | $8,485 | 9.9 |
April | $7,718 | 14.2 |
March | $6,756 | -30 |
February | $9,647 | 11.4 |
January | $8,661 | -12.2 |
December 2023 | $9,862 | -9.2 |
November 2023 | $10,857 | 37.4 |
October 2023 | $7,902 | -20.4 |
September 2023 | $9,922 | 21.7 |