Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue
Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a noticeable increase from the previous month, where Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $75,092.
Over the past 12 months, Bureau County's residents have collectively paid a total of $936,897 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 |
|---|---|---|
| September | $75,683 | 0.8 |
| August | $75,092 | -5.3 |
| July | $79,289 | -3.9 |
| June | $82,495 | 10 |
| May | $75,015 | 1 |
| April | $74,266 | 26.4 |
| March | $58,762 | -16.3 |
| February | $70,174 | -24.2 |
| January | $92,543 | 8.5 |
| December 2022 | $85,284 | -5.9 |
| November 2022 | $90,678 | 16.8 |
| October 2022 | $77,616 | 5.3 |
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