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 Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $77,801.
Over the past 12 months, Jo Daviess County's residents have collectively paid a total of $1 million 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 |
|---|---|---|
| May | $79,169 | 1.8 |
| April | $77,801 | 12.5 |
| March | $69,141 | -6.7 |
| February | $74,078 | -14.3 |
| January | $86,409 | 7 |
| December 2022 | $80,791 | -13.9 |
| November 2022 | $93,865 | 5.8 |
| October 2022 | $88,753 | 0.4 |
| September 2022 | $88,433 | -0.6 |
| August 2022 | $88,988 | -0.1 |
| July 2022 | $89,047 | 3.1 |
| June 2022 | $86,404 | 13.4 |
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