Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a significant decrease from the previous month, where County Sales Tax collection stood at $16,324.
Over the past 12 months, Brown County's residents have collectively paid a total of $139,670 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 |
|---|---|---|
| January | $15,423 | -5.5 |
| December 2022 | $16,324 | 69.2 |
| November 2022 | $9,646 | 15.8 |
| October 2022 | $8,329 | -36.2 |
| September 2022 | $13,053 | 42.7 |
| August 2022 | $9,147 | -16.7 |
| July 2022 | $10,986 | 5.2 |
| June 2022 | $10,444 | -25.2 |
| May 2022 | $13,958 | 5.4 |
| April 2022 | $13,248 | 66.1 |
| March 2022 | $7,974 | -28.4 |
| February 2022 | $11,138 | -59.7 |
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