Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue
Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a noticeable decrease from the previous month, where County Sales Tax collection stood at $14,934.
Over the past 12 months, Calhoun County's residents have collectively paid a total of $170,227 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 | $14,396 | -3.6 |
| July | $14,934 | 19.1 |
| June | $12,538 | 28.7 |
| May | $9,745 | -31 |
| April | $14,119 | 20.3 |
| March | $11,737 | 5.1 |
| February | $11,163 | -57.1 |
| 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 |
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