Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue
Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a significant decrease from the previous month, where County Sales Tax collection stood at $24,041.
Over the past 12 months, Morgan County's residents have collectively paid a total of $332,350 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 |
|---|---|---|
| April | $21,382 | -11.1 |
| March | $24,041 | 1.5 |
| February | $23,692 | -69 |
| January | $76,397 | 194.9 |
| December 2023 | $25,910 | 13.6 |
| November 2023 | $22,803 | -5 |
| October 2023 | $23,996 | 15.3 |
| September 2023 | $20,804 | -23.2 |
| August 2023 | $27,071 | 12 |
| July 2023 | $24,165 | 4.5 |
| June 2023 | $23,130 | 22 |
| May 2023 | $18,959 | -59.7 |
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