Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a noticeable decrease from the previous month, where County Sales Tax collection stood at $26,658.
Over the past 12 months, Crawford County's residents have collectively paid a total of $343,596 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 |
|---|---|---|
| March | $25,418 | -4.7 |
| February | $26,658 | -39.8 |
| January | $44,318 | 59.2 |
| December 2022 | $27,837 | -6.2 |
| November 2022 | $29,686 | 2.6 |
| October 2022 | $28,929 | 23.4 |
| September 2022 | $23,450 | -3.4 |
| August 2022 | $24,270 | -9.4 |
| July 2022 | $26,799 | -18.3 |
| June 2022 | $32,800 | 15.8 |
| May 2022 | $28,332 | 12.9 |
| April 2022 | $25,099 | 12.2 |
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