Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a noticeable increase from the previous month, where County Sales Tax collection stood at $147,467.
Over the past 12 months, Peoria County's residents have collectively paid a total of $1.9 million 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 |
|---|---|---|
| August | $154,443 | 4.7 |
| July | $147,467 | -25.6 |
| June | $198,259 | 0.2 |
| May | $197,782 | 26.6 |
| April | $156,256 | 9.7 |
| March | $142,418 | -1 |
| February | $143,866 | -16 |
| January | $171,238 | 15.3 |
| December 2023 | $148,467 | -11.5 |
| November 2023 | $167,823 | 5.7 |
| October 2023 | $158,731 | 8.2 |
| September 2023 | $146,744 | -5.8 |
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