Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a significant decrease from the previous month, where County Sales Tax collection stood at $15,741.
Over the past 12 months, Lawrence County's residents have collectively paid a total of $231,951 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 | $14,352 | -8.8 |
June | $15,741 | 0.1 |
May | $15,732 | -1.7 |
April | $16,007 | 5.8 |
March | $15,129 | 5 |
February | $14,403 | -38.9 |
January | $23,584 | -51.7 |
December 2023 | $48,831 | 244.4 |
November 2023 | $14,180 | -13.8 |
October 2023 | $16,454 | -26.2 |
September 2023 | $22,295 | 46.3 |
August 2023 | $15,243 | -1.7 |