Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue
Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a significant increase from the previous month, where County Sales Tax collection stood at $101,715.
Over the past 12 months, Ogle County's residents have collectively paid a total of $1.1 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 |
---|---|---|
January | $111,973 | 10.1 |
December 2023 | $101,715 | 4 |
November 2023 | $97,781 | -19.4 |
October 2023 | $121,296 | 39.9 |
September 2023 | $86,706 | -7 |
August 2023 | $93,212 | 12.1 |
July 2023 | $83,164 | 7.4 |
June 2023 | $77,449 | -23.5 |
May 2023 | $101,221 | 22.6 |
April 2023 | $82,562 | 5.8 |
March 2023 | $78,015 | -29.3 |
February 2023 | $110,355 | -11 |