Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue
Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a significant increase from the previous month, where County Sales Tax collection stood at $32,856.
Over the past 12 months, Bureau County's residents have collectively paid a total of $470,327 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 |
|---|---|---|
| August | $34,932 | 6.3 |
| July | $32,856 | -12.4 |
| June | $37,524 | 6.6 |
| May | $35,214 | 9.6 |
| 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 |
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