Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue
Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a noticeable decrease from the previous month, where Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $97,305.
Over the past 12 months, Lee County's residents have collectively paid a total of $1.1 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 |
|---|---|---|
| November 2023 | $94,320 | -3.1 |
| October 2023 | $97,305 | -1.3 |
| September 2023 | $98,636 | 3.6 |
| August 2023 | $95,212 | -9.2 |
| July 2023 | $104,805 | -0.3 |
| June 2023 | $105,071 | 11.9 |
| May 2023 | $93,909 | 4.3 |
| April 2023 | $90,079 | 27.4 |
| March 2023 | $70,730 | -6.6 |
| February 2023 | $75,763 | -16.7 |
| January 2023 | $90,978 | 5.2 |
| December 2022 | $86,492 | -2.6 |
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