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 $13,379.
Over the past 12 months, Hamilton County's residents have collectively paid a total of $170,534 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 |
|---|---|---|
| July | $15,536 | 16.1 |
| June | $13,379 | 0.5 |
| May | $13,308 | -8.7 |
| April | $14,572 | 22 |
| March | $11,945 | -5.1 |
| February | $12,589 | -21.5 |
| January | $16,034 | 13.3 |
| December 2022 | $14,148 | -5.6 |
| November 2022 | $14,993 | -3.5 |
| October 2022 | $15,537 | 8 |
| September 2022 | $14,390 | 2 |
| August 2022 | $14,103 | -17.2 |
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