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 $14,850.
Over the past 12 months, Marshall County's residents have collectively paid a total of $272,743 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 |
|---|---|---|
| September | $15,549 | 4.7 |
| August | $14,850 | 1.6 |
| July | $14,620 | 28.2 |
| June | $11,406 | -27.1 |
| May | $15,654 | 14.3 |
| April | $13,690 | 52.1 |
| March | $9,002 | -49.8 |
| February | $17,931 | -64.6 |
| January | $50,701 | 225.6 |
| December 2023 | $15,572 | -70.4 |
| November 2023 | $52,536 | 27.4 |
| October 2023 | $41,232 | 271.5 |
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