Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue
Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a significant decrease from the previous month, where County Sales Tax collection stood at $22,295.
Over the past 12 months, Lawrence County's residents have collectively paid a total of $193,033 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 |
|---|---|---|
| October | $16,454 | -26.2 |
| September | $22,295 | 46.3 |
| August | $15,243 | -1.7 |
| July | $15,506 | -1.4 |
| June | $15,720 | 1.6 |
| May | $15,466 | 0.2 |
| April | $15,437 | 18.4 |
| March | $13,039 | -2.3 |
| February | $13,344 | -31 |
| January | $19,350 | 22.7 |
| December 2022 | $15,764 | 2.3 |
| November 2022 | $15,415 | -20.7 |
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