Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a noticeable increase from the previous month, where Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $8,031.
Over the past 12 months, Scott County's residents have collectively paid a total of $85,251 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 | $8,174 | 1.8 |
| December 2022 | $8,031 | 14.5 |
| November 2022 | $7,015 | -8.1 |
| October 2022 | $7,630 | 9 |
| September 2022 | $6,997 | 3 |
| August 2022 | $6,793 | -9.4 |
| July 2022 | $7,498 | 6.3 |
| June 2022 | $7,052 | -1.7 |
| May 2022 | $7,176 | 10.1 |
| April 2022 | $6,515 | 9.6 |
| March 2022 | $5,942 | -7.6 |
| February 2022 | $6,428 | -21.5 |
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