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 County Sales Tax collection stood at $101,590.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| July | $98,696 | -2.8 |
| June | $101,590 | 31.1 |
| May | $77,495 | -7.8 |
| April | $84,038 | 13.6 |
| March | $73,976 | -13.6 |
| February | $85,630 | -23.5 |
| 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 |
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