Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a noticeable increase from the previous month, where Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $70,364.
Over the past 12 months, Douglas County's residents have collectively paid a total of $802,904 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 |
|---|---|---|
| August | $70,824 | 0.7 |
| July | $70,364 | -2.5 |
| June | $72,157 | 11.7 |
| May | $64,625 | -4.4 |
| April | $67,615 | 26.1 |
| March | $53,634 | -1.1 |
| February | $54,215 | -20.7 |
| January | $68,339 | 2.9 |
| December 2022 | $66,384 | -5.4 |
| November 2022 | $70,206 | -1.8 |
| October 2022 | $71,479 | -2.2 |
| September 2022 | $73,062 | 14.3 |
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