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 Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $47,322.
Over the past 12 months, Crawford County's residents have collectively paid a total of $558,316 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 |
|---|---|---|
| July | $48,369 | 2.2 |
| June | $47,322 | 3.7 |
| May | $45,624 | -3.7 |
| April | $47,382 | 16 |
| March | $40,833 | -4.7 |
| February | $42,852 | -18.5 |
| January | $52,593 | 10.9 |
| December 2022 | $47,442 | -0.8 |
| November 2022 | $47,828 | 4.3 |
| October 2022 | $45,836 | 6.3 |
| September 2022 | $43,100 | -12.3 |
| August 2022 | $49,135 | 4.9 |
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