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 $2.7 million.
Over the past 12 months, Will County's residents have collectively paid a total of $31.9 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 | $2,541,700 | -7.6 |
| September | $2,749,520 | 2.8 |
| August | $2,675,080 | -23.5 |
| July | $3,495,850 | 24.4 |
| June | $2,810,430 | 12.1 |
| May | $2,508,050 | -2.7 |
| April | $2,577,250 | 22 |
| March | $2,113,010 | -2.9 |
| February | $2,175,840 | -26.2 |
| January | $2,947,180 | 10.1 |
| December 2022 | $2,677,050 | 1.2 |
| November 2022 | $2,644,420 | 0.6 |
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