Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a noticeable decrease from the previous month, where Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $26,383.
Over the past 12 months, Wabash County's residents have collectively paid a total of $315,037 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 |
|---|---|---|
| August | $26,257 | -0.5 |
| July | $26,383 | -1.4 |
| June | $26,747 | 10.5 |
| May | $24,200 | -2.2 |
| April | $24,736 | 15.4 |
| March | $21,440 | -6.8 |
| February | $23,015 | -17.3 |
| January | $27,814 | -3.8 |
| December 2022 | $28,910 | -10.5 |
| November 2022 | $32,314 | 19.5 |
| October 2022 | $27,036 | 3.2 |
| September 2022 | $26,185 | -7 |
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