Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a noticeable increase from the previous month, where Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $42,657.
Over the past 12 months, Wayne County's residents have collectively paid a total of $534,884 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 | $43,597 | 2.2 |
July | $42,657 | -4.8 |
June | $44,815 | 0.2 |
May | $44,710 | 1.7 |
April | $43,984 | 19.7 |
March | $36,734 | -7.9 |
February | $39,870 | -17 |
January | $48,025 | 2.9 |
December 2022 | $46,652 | -8.1 |
November 2022 | $50,752 | 7.9 |
October 2022 | $47,036 | 2.1 |
September 2022 | $46,052 | 8.8 |