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 $7,026.
Over the past 12 months, Brown County's residents have collectively paid a total of $165,774 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 | $11,131 | 58.4 |
| July | $7,026 | -5.9 |
| June | $7,469 | -45 |
| May | $13,575 | -29.4 |
| April | $19,238 | -3.5 |
| March | $19,946 | 50.4 |
| February | $13,264 | -25.8 |
| January | $17,867 | -37.4 |
| December 2023 | $28,540 | 202.7 |
| November 2023 | $9,429 | 17.6 |
| October 2023 | $8,020 | -21.9 |
| September 2023 | $10,269 | 31 |
Alerts Sign-up