Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a noticeable decrease from the previous month, where County Sales Tax collection stood at $8,228.
Over the past 12 months, Cumberland County's residents have collectively paid a total of $123,730 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 |
---|---|---|
August | $8,066 | -2 |
July | $8,228 | -12.3 |
June | $9,381 | -11.6 |
May | $10,617 | -7.8 |
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 |