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 Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $19,417.
Over the past 12 months, Cumberland County's residents have collectively paid a total of $185,874 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 |
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May | $15,490 | -20.2 |
April | $19,417 | 57.5 |
March | $12,331 | -9.4 |
February | $13,607 | -13.5 |
January | $15,739 | 1.6 |
December 2022 | $15,489 | -0.1 |
November 2022 | $15,500 | -4.3 |
October 2022 | $16,203 | 14 |
September 2022 | $14,218 | -4.8 |
August 2022 | $14,930 | -9 |
July 2022 | $16,413 | -0.7 |
June 2022 | $16,537 | 16.7 |