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 $24,165.
Over the past 12 months, Morgan County's residents have collectively paid a total of $301,330 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 |
|---|---|---|
| August | $27,071 | 12 |
| July | $24,165 | 4.5 |
| June | $23,130 | 22 |
| May | $18,959 | -59.7 |
| April | $47,016 | 153.4 |
| March | $18,556 | -16.4 |
| February | $22,187 | -34.6 |
| January | $33,949 | 46.2 |
| December 2022 | $23,222 | 1.4 |
| November 2022 | $22,905 | 2.3 |
| October 2022 | $22,387 | 25.9 |
| September 2022 | $17,783 | -1.3 |
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