Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a significant decrease from the previous month, where Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $353,023.
Over the past 12 months, LaSalle County's residents have collectively paid a total of $4.7 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 |
|---|---|---|
| March | $335,321 | -5 |
| February | $353,023 | -16.6 |
| January | $423,073 | 3.9 |
| December 2022 | $407,002 | -2.2 |
| November 2022 | $416,018 | -0.1 |
| October 2022 | $416,389 | 5.5 |
| September 2022 | $394,639 | -1.9 |
| August 2022 | $402,245 | -3.7 |
| July 2022 | $417,636 | 4.6 |
| June 2022 | $399,108 | 4.9 |
| May 2022 | $380,344 | -4.1 |
| April 2022 | $396,564 | 26.3 |
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