Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a significant decrease from the previous month, where County Sales Tax collection stood at $67,514.
Over the past 12 months, Stephenson County's residents have collectively paid a total of $774,136 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 |
|---|---|---|
| July | $61,790 | -8.5 |
| June | $67,514 | 14.6 |
| May | $58,888 | -10.5 |
| April | $65,779 | -9.2 |
| March | $72,472 | 32.6 |
| February | $54,672 | -32.1 |
| January | $80,536 | 2.6 |
| December 2022 | $78,458 | 12.2 |
| November 2022 | $69,947 | 7.4 |
| October 2022 | $65,103 | 30.6 |
| September 2022 | $49,845 | 1.5 |
| August 2022 | $49,132 | -29.5 |
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