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 $23,770.
Over the past 12 months, Greene County's residents have collectively paid a total of $248,144 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 |
|---|---|---|
| January | $23,351 | -1.8 |
| December 2022 | $23,770 | 1 |
| November 2022 | $23,526 | 5.7 |
| October 2022 | $22,256 | 22.8 |
| September 2022 | $18,125 | -6.8 |
| August 2022 | $19,448 | -5.6 |
| July 2022 | $20,593 | 2.4 |
| June 2022 | $20,115 | 10.2 |
| May 2022 | $18,251 | -14.4 |
| April 2022 | $21,329 | 30.6 |
| March 2022 | $16,328 | -22.4 |
| February 2022 | $21,052 | -16.9 |
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