Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue
Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a noticeable increase from the previous month, where County Sales Tax collection stood at $7,032.
Over the past 12 months, Schuyler County's residents have collectively paid a total of $84,044 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 |
|---|---|---|
| November 2023 | $7,108 | 1.1 |
| October 2023 | $7,032 | -1.3 |
| September 2023 | $7,123 | 3.8 |
| August 2023 | $6,863 | -12 |
| July 2023 | $7,802 | 17.9 |
| June 2023 | $6,616 | -16.2 |
| May 2023 | $7,898 | 3.6 |
| April 2023 | $7,624 | 21.4 |
| March 2023 | $6,280 | 57.4 |
| February 2023 | $3,991 | -59.6 |
| January 2023 | $9,881 | 69.6 |
| December 2022 | $5,826 | 19.5 |
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