Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a significant decrease from the previous month, where Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $104,772.
Over the past 12 months, Monroe County's residents have collectively paid a total of $1.3 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 |
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July | $94,376 | -9.9 |
June | $104,772 | -0.4 |
May | $105,159 | -5 |
April | $110,654 | 19.5 |
March | $92,568 | -6.7 |
February | $99,218 | -18 |
January | $120,934 | 15.7 |
December 2023 | $104,536 | 0 |
November 2023 | $104,524 | -3.7 |
October 2023 | $108,571 | 6.6 |
September 2023 | $101,866 | -2.3 |
August 2023 | $104,253 | 2.2 |