Pike County collects $39,004 in Countywide Sales Tax in January

Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue

By West Central Reporter

Apr 19, 2023

Pike County taxpayers paid $39,004 in Countywide Sales Tax in January, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a significant increase from the previous month, where Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $36,282.

Over the past 12 months, Pike County's residents have collectively paid a total of $404,489 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.

Countywide Sales Tax Collected in Pike County Over Last 12 months

Month	Amount Collected	% Change from Previous Month
January	$39,004	7.5
December 2022	$36,282	0
November 2022	$36,293	-4
October 2022	$37,797	5.5
September 2022	$35,827	15.7
August 2022	$30,975	-13.9
July 2022	$35,974	-5.9
June 2022	$38,212	21.1
May 2022	$31,547	-0.1
April 2022	$31,580	36.2
March 2022	$23,180	-16.7
February 2022	$27,818	-15.7