Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue
Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a significant decrease from the previous month, where Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $23,719.
Over the past 12 months, Wabash County's residents have collectively paid a total of $304,816 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 |
|---|---|---|
| March | $22,284 | -6.1 |
| February | $23,719 | -14.1 |
| January | $27,611 | -1.5 |
| December 2023 | $28,037 | 8.4 |
| November 2023 | $25,869 | 12.7 |
| October 2023 | $22,959 | -11.7 |
| September 2023 | $26,014 | -0.9 |
| August 2023 | $26,257 | -0.5 |
| July 2023 | $26,383 | -1.4 |
| June 2023 | $26,747 | 10.5 |
| May 2023 | $24,200 | -2.2 |
| April 2023 | $24,736 | 15.4 |
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