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 $7,675.
Over the past 12 months, Greene County's residents have collectively paid a total of $109,445 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 | $9,995 | 30.2 |
| July | $7,675 | -13.2 |
| June | $8,844 | -0.2 |
| May | $8,866 | 2.6 |
| April | $8,638 | 24.1 |
| March | $6,958 | 9.9 |
| February | $6,334 | -43 |
| January | $11,121 | -6.5 |
| December 2023 | $11,894 | 21.4 |
| November 2023 | $9,796 | -10.2 |
| October 2023 | $10,903 | 29.5 |
| September 2023 | $8,421 | -9.8 |
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