Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a significant increase from the previous month, where County Sales Tax collection stood at $34,088.
Over the past 12 months, Shelby County's residents have collectively paid a total of $322,151 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 |
---|---|---|
January | $40,287 | 18.2 |
December 2022 | $34,088 | 27 |
November 2022 | $26,833 | -20.8 |
October 2022 | $33,876 | 44.4 |
September 2022 | $23,461 | 10.2 |
August 2022 | $21,284 | -21 |
July 2022 | $26,956 | 8.6 |
June 2022 | $24,829 | 6 |
May 2022 | $23,425 | -1.2 |
April 2022 | $23,709 | 48.8 |
March 2022 | $15,933 | -42 |
February 2022 | $27,470 | -11.7 |