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 $13,725.
Over the past 12 months, Perry County's residents have collectively paid a total of $194,863 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 |
|---|---|---|
| April | $15,047 | 9.6 |
| March | $13,725 | -10.2 |
| February | $15,278 | -54.7 |
| January | $33,721 | 113.2 |
| December 2023 | $15,818 | 0.3 |
| November 2023 | $15,768 | 7.9 |
| October 2023 | $14,616 | -11.6 |
| September 2023 | $16,541 | 10 |
| August 2023 | $15,037 | -2.5 |
| July 2023 | $15,427 | 22.6 |
| June 2023 | $12,581 | 11.3 |
| May 2023 | $11,304 | -7.4 |
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