Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a significant decrease from the previous month, where Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $75,656.
Over the past 12 months, Saline County's residents have collectively paid a total of $834,236 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 |
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August | $65,852 | -13 |
July | $75,656 | 5.3 |
June | $71,864 | 0.1 |
May | $71,773 | -0.8 |
April | $72,364 | 22.3 |
March | $59,167 | -1.8 |
February | $60,252 | -22.9 |
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 |