Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue
Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a significant decrease from the previous month, where Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $47,155.
Over the past 12 months, Putnam County's residents have collectively paid a total of $574,347 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 | $42,027 | -10.9 |
February | $47,155 | 9.1 |
January | $43,203 | -9.6 |
December 2022 | $47,776 | -10.5 |
November 2022 | $53,371 | 16.6 |
October 2022 | $45,769 | -2.3 |
September 2022 | $46,824 | 15.8 |
August 2022 | $40,440 | -22.8 |
July 2022 | $52,374 | 4 |
June 2022 | $50,372 | 7.7 |
May 2022 | $46,753 | -19.8 |
April 2022 | $58,283 | 34.8 |