Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue
Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a noticeable increase from the previous month, where County Sales Tax collection stood at $14,159.
Over the past 12 months, Hamilton County's residents have collectively paid a total of $188,912 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 | $14,716 | 3.9 |
April | $14,159 | 7.4 |
March | $13,182 | -16.6 |
February | $15,805 | -25.6 |
January | $21,238 | 42.1 |
December 2023 | $14,946 | -4.5 |
November 2023 | $15,645 | -14.7 |
October 2023 | $18,350 | 40.5 |
September 2023 | $13,062 | -19.9 |
August 2023 | $16,307 | -1.3 |
July 2023 | $16,516 | 10.2 |
June 2023 | $14,986 | 13.4 |