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 Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $22,985.
Over the past 12 months, Lawrence County's residents have collectively paid a total of $258,754 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 |
|---|---|---|
| May | $22,247 | -3.2 |
| April | $22,985 | 24.3 |
| March | $18,495 | -4.8 |
| February | $19,421 | -17.6 |
| January | $23,583 | 7.4 |
| December 2022 | $21,955 | 3 |
| November 2022 | $21,316 | -6.2 |
| October 2022 | $22,736 | 13.9 |
| September 2022 | $19,957 | -5.7 |
| August 2022 | $21,172 | -5.2 |
| July 2022 | $22,342 | -0.9 |
| June 2022 | $22,545 | 6.9 |
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