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 $94,511.
Over the past 12 months, Douglas County's residents have collectively paid a total of $1.1 million 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 |
|---|---|---|
| July | $99,885 | 5.7 |
| June | $94,511 | 11.6 |
| May | $84,672 | -9.6 |
| April | $93,676 | 27.1 |
| March | $73,710 | -0.1 |
| February | $73,799 | -23.8 |
| January | $96,806 | 9.5 |
| December 2022 | $88,447 | -10.7 |
| November 2022 | $99,031 | -1.6 |
| October 2022 | $100,689 | 4.8 |
| September 2022 | $96,119 | 34.1 |
| August 2022 | $71,680 | -39 |
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