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 $177,423.
Over the past 12 months, Coles County's residents have collectively paid a total of $2.1 million 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 |
|---|---|---|
| December 2023 | $179,249 | 1 |
| November 2023 | $177,423 | -1.1 |
| October 2023 | $179,353 | -1.5 |
| September 2023 | $182,155 | 1.8 |
| August 2023 | $178,953 | -1.3 |
| July 2023 | $181,395 | -4 |
| June 2023 | $188,994 | 6.8 |
| May 2023 | $177,023 | -2.3 |
| April 2023 | $181,280 | 19.5 |
| March 2023 | $151,673 | -2.2 |
| February 2023 | $155,041 | -16.5 |
| January 2023 | $185,640 | 6.8 |
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