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 $10,732.
Over the past 12 months, Cumberland County's residents have collectively paid a total of $131,691 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 |
|---|---|---|
| April | $11,519 | 7.3 |
| March | $10,732 | 18.4 |
| February | $9,061 | -35.7 |
| January | $14,092 | 8.2 |
| December 2023 | $13,025 | 56.7 |
| November 2023 | $8,313 | -20.2 |
| October 2023 | $10,414 | 1.3 |
| September 2023 | $10,282 | -1.9 |
| August 2023 | $10,486 | -8.1 |
| July 2023 | $11,410 | 6.3 |
| June 2023 | $10,736 | -7.6 |
| May 2023 | $11,621 | -16.6 |
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