Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue
Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a significant increase from the previous month, where Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $69,644.
Over the past 12 months, McDonough County's residents have collectively paid a total of $882,396 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 |
|---|---|---|
| September | $78,532 | 12.8 |
| August | $69,644 | -7.2 |
| July | $75,075 | -4.8 |
| June | $78,855 | 11.6 |
| May | $70,663 | -6.6 |
| April | $75,636 | 17.1 |
| March | $64,573 | -3.3 |
| February | $66,763 | -13.7 |
| January | $77,336 | 0 |
| December 2022 | $77,334 | 5.1 |
| November 2022 | $73,613 | -1 |
| October 2022 | $74,372 | 3.6 |
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