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 $66,275.
Over the past 12 months, Lee County's residents have collectively paid a total of $744,395 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 | $72,126 | 8.8 |
| June | $66,275 | 8 |
| May | $61,364 | -4.8 |
| April | $64,436 | 30.1 |
| March | $49,519 | -2.2 |
| February | $50,628 | -16.8 |
| January | $60,847 | -3.4 |
| December 2023 | $62,983 | -1.8 |
| November 2023 | $64,130 | 6.9 |
| October 2023 | $59,994 | -9.4 |
| September 2023 | $66,192 | 0.4 |
| August 2023 | $65,901 | -5.2 |
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