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 $546,299.
Over the past 12 months, Tazewell County's residents have collectively paid a total of $6.4 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 |
|---|---|---|
| August | $532,110 | -2.6 |
| July | $546,299 | -8.4 |
| June | $596,702 | 14.1 |
| May | $523,043 | -5.2 |
| April | $551,597 | 16.4 |
| March | $473,903 | -4.8 |
| February | $497,677 | -14.7 |
| January | $583,312 | 8.8 |
| December 2023 | $536,228 | 1.4 |
| November 2023 | $528,728 | 3.8 |
| October 2023 | $509,534 | -8 |
| September 2023 | $553,590 | 6.4 |
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