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 County Sales Tax collection stood at $13,664.
Over the past 12 months, Edwards County's residents have collectively paid a total of $124,141 in County Sales Tax.
The County Sales Tax is a local sales tax imposed on retail sales of goods and services within a specific county. It is one of the primary sources of revenue for county governments, funding a wide range of essential services, including education, infrastructure, public safety, public health, and social services. The average rate imposed in Illinois is around 8.2%.
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 |
---|---|---|
May | $10,248 | -25 |
April | $13,664 | 55.2 |
March | $8,802 | 2.4 |
February | $8,599 | -8.9 |
January | $9,443 | -13.3 |
December 2023 | $10,891 | -19.1 |
November 2023 | $13,458 | 0.3 |
October 2023 | $13,413 | 50.1 |
September 2023 | $8,939 | 20.6 |
August 2023 | $7,412 | -19.7 |
July 2023 | $9,226 | -8.2 |
June 2023 | $10,046 | -9.5 |