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 Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $218,331.
Over the past 12 months, Effingham County's residents have collectively paid a total of $2.5 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 |
|---|---|---|
| October 2024 | $195,251 | -10.6 |
| September 2024 | $218,331 | 1.9 |
| August 2024 | $214,341 | 3.4 |
| July 2024 | $207,221 | -6.4 |
| June 2024 | $221,442 | 5.7 |
| May 2024 | $209,431 | -1.4 |
| April 2024 | $212,441 | 16.2 |
| March 2024 | $182,860 | -2.5 |
| February 2024 | $187,534 | -20.4 |
| January 2024 | $235,485 | 9.2 |
| December 2023 | $215,631 | 0.1 |
| November 2023 | $215,323 | 0.8 |
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