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 $7,870.
Over the past 12 months, Greene County's residents have collectively paid a total of $94,433 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 |
|---|---|---|
| July | $11,297 | 43.5 |
| June | $7,870 | -2 |
| May | $8,034 | 6.8 |
| April | $7,524 | 24.5 |
| March | $6,044 | -20.8 |
| February | $7,631 | -16.7 |
| January | $9,158 | 16.1 |
| December 2022 | $7,890 | -7.8 |
| November 2022 | $8,561 | 9.2 |
| October 2022 | $7,843 | 33.8 |
| September 2022 | $5,861 | -12.8 |
| August 2022 | $6,720 | 6 |
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