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 $162,687.
Over the past 12 months, LaSalle County's residents have collectively paid a total of $1.9 million 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 | $166,651 | 2.4 |
| July | $162,687 | -1.2 |
| June | $164,649 | 12.3 |
| May | $146,581 | -1.7 |
| April | $149,157 | 12.8 |
| March | $132,196 | 4 |
| February | $127,062 | -32.6 |
| January | $188,412 | 17.5 |
| December 2023 | $160,293 | -11.3 |
| November 2023 | $180,762 | 8.5 |
| October 2023 | $166,636 | 9.4 |
| September 2023 | $152,375 | -4 |
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