Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a significant increase from the previous month, where County Sales Tax collection stood at $13,589.
Over the past 12 months, Calhoun County's residents have collectively paid a total of $167,803 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 | $26,026 | 91.5 |
| December 2022 | $13,589 | 11.7 |
| November 2022 | $12,161 | -26.4 |
| October 2022 | $16,528 | 24.4 |
| September 2022 | $13,291 | 26.2 |
| August 2022 | $10,533 | -5.9 |
| July 2022 | $11,199 | -15.1 |
| June 2022 | $13,188 | 14.8 |
| May 2022 | $11,491 | -2.8 |
| April 2022 | $11,818 | -9.8 |
| March 2022 | $13,103 | -11.9 |
| February 2022 | $14,876 | -1.3 |
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