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 $12,581.
Over the past 12 months, Perry County's residents have collectively paid a total of $162,340 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 | $15,427 | 22.6 |
| June | $12,581 | 11.3 |
| May | $11,304 | -7.4 |
| April | $12,204 | -0.1 |
| March | $12,216 | -14.1 |
| February | $14,214 | -17.1 |
| January | $17,156 | -2.2 |
| December 2022 | $17,540 | 29.1 |
| November 2022 | $13,591 | 16.7 |
| October 2022 | $11,646 | 2.2 |
| September 2022 | $11,392 | -12.8 |
| August 2022 | $13,069 | 21.8 |
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