Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a significant increase from the previous month, where County Sales Tax collection stood at $42,617.
Over the past 12 months, Jo Daviess County's residents have collectively paid a total of $680,163 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 |
|---|---|---|
| April | $46,933 | 10.1 |
| March | $42,617 | -1.6 |
| February | $43,320 | -27.6 |
| January | $59,861 | -2.8 |
| December 2023 | $61,615 | 0.2 |
| November 2023 | $61,497 | 2.9 |
| October 2023 | $59,789 | 1 |
| September 2023 | $59,185 | -3.1 |
| August 2023 | $61,058 | -17.4 |
| July 2023 | $73,917 | 50.9 |
| June 2023 | $48,972 | -20.2 |
| May 2023 | $61,399 | 21 |
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