Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue
Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a significant increase from the previous month, where Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $69,538.
Over the past 12 months, Saline County's residents have collectively paid a total of $844,770 in Countywide Sales Tax.
The Countywide Sales Tax, a crucial revenue stream, is primarily allocated for county governments use.
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 | $78,123 | 12.3 |
| December 2022 | $69,538 | 0.4 |
| November 2022 | $69,254 | -1.9 |
| October 2022 | $70,623 | 1.2 |
| September 2022 | $69,770 | -7.7 |
| August 2022 | $75,580 | -2.6 |
| July 2022 | $77,578 | 3.9 |
| June 2022 | $74,693 | 5.8 |
| May 2022 | $70,630 | -3 |
| April 2022 | $72,797 | 24.5 |
| March 2022 | $58,483 | 1.4 |
| February 2022 | $57,701 | -23.8 |
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