Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue
Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a significant increase from the previous month, where Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $35,701.
Over the past 12 months, Perry County's residents have collectively paid a total of $518,064 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 |
|---|---|---|
| January | $45,245 | 26.7 |
| December 2023 | $35,701 | -13.6 |
| November 2023 | $41,328 | -14.8 |
| October 2023 | $48,494 | -56.7 |
| September 2023 | $111,973 | 219.3 |
| August 2023 | $35,069 | -1.7 |
| July 2023 | $35,674 | -0.1 |
| June 2023 | $35,693 | 0.4 |
| May 2023 | $35,543 | 3.1 |
| April 2023 | $34,471 | 16.9 |
| March 2023 | $29,492 | 0.4 |
| February 2023 | $29,381 | -17.8 |
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