Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a noticeable decrease from the previous month, where Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $141,561.
Over the past 12 months, Stephenson County's residents have collectively paid a total of $1.6 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 |
|---|---|---|
| July | $136,749 | -3.4 |
| June | $141,561 | 10.5 |
| May | $128,052 | -5.1 |
| April | $134,987 | 17 |
| March | $115,395 | 4.2 |
| February | $110,714 | -21.6 |
| January | $141,202 | 2.4 |
| December 2022 | $137,830 | 2.7 |
| November 2022 | $134,177 | 6.2 |
| October 2022 | $126,304 | 0.4 |
| September 2022 | $125,777 | 2.3 |
| August 2022 | $122,946 | -10.3 |
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