Henderson County taxpayers paid $16,507 in County Sales Tax in April, according to Illinois tax records.
This figure marks a significant increase from the previous month, where County Sales Tax collection stood at $13,173.
Over the past 12 months, Henderson County’s residents have collectively paid a total of $168,307 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 | $16,507 | 25.3 |
| March | $13,173 | -7.1 |
| February | $14,179 | -6.9 |
| January | $15,233 | -8.1 |
| December 2023 | $16,583 | 25.6 |
| November 2023 | $13,203 | -20.5 |
| October 2023 | $16,604 | 72.7 |
| September 2023 | $9,615 | -23.3 |
| August 2023 | $12,541 | 17.7 |
| July 2023 | $10,658 | -22.4 |
| June 2023 | $13,738 | -15.6 |
| May 2023 | $16,273 | 38.2 |
