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 $31,747.
Over the past 12 months, Bureau County's residents have collectively paid a total of $466,304 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 |
---|---|---|
April | $32,143 | 1.2 |
March | $31,747 | -10.6 |
February | $35,514 | -9.9 |
January | $39,429 | -22.4 |
December 2023 | $50,785 | -15 |
November 2023 | $59,716 | 40.7 |
October 2023 | $42,449 | 11.7 |
September 2023 | $38,018 | 6.6 |
August 2023 | $35,671 | 16.4 |
July 2023 | $30,655 | -17.4 |
June 2023 | $37,119 | 12.3 |
May 2023 | $33,058 | -13.6 |
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