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 $77,469.
Over the past 12 months, Bureau County's residents have collectively paid a total of $907,521 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 |
---|---|---|
June | $80,810 | 4.3 |
May | $77,469 | 7.8 |
April | $71,861 | 11.9 |
March | $64,212 | -6.7 |
February | $68,816 | -12 |
January | $78,192 | -1.5 |
December 2023 | $79,373 | -1.5 |
November 2023 | $80,579 | 5.8 |
October 2023 | $76,145 | 0.6 |
September 2023 | $75,683 | 0.8 |
August 2023 | $75,092 | -5.3 |
July 2023 | $79,289 | -3.9 |
ORGANIZATIONS IN THIS STORY
!RECEIVE ALERTS
DONATE