Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a significant increase from the previous month, where County Sales Tax collection stood at $25,954.
Over the past 12 months, Fulton County's residents have collectively paid a total of $379,857 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 | $29,518 | 13.7 |
| August | $25,954 | -3.8 |
| July | $26,980 | -3.5 |
| June | $27,961 | -1.8 |
| May | $28,479 | -10.8 |
| April | $31,910 | 8.3 |
| March | $29,459 | -2.8 |
| February | $30,322 | -32 |
| January | $44,592 | 28.1 |
| December 2023 | $34,822 | -1.4 |
| November 2023 | $35,318 | 2.2 |
| October 2023 | $34,542 | 8.3 |
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