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 $17,321.
Over the past 12 months, Hamilton County's residents have collectively paid a total of $203,587 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 |
|---|---|---|
| January | $19,582 | 13.1 |
| December 2022 | $17,321 | -1.5 |
| November 2022 | $17,584 | 0.2 |
| October 2022 | $17,557 | 11.3 |
| September 2022 | $15,776 | 4.5 |
| August 2022 | $15,102 | -28.9 |
| July 2022 | $21,247 | 30.1 |
| June 2022 | $16,335 | -7.5 |
| May 2022 | $17,651 | 16.2 |
| April 2022 | $15,191 | 2.3 |
| March 2022 | $14,847 | -3.6 |
| February 2022 | $15,394 | -24.6 |
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