Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a noticeable decrease from the previous month, where Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $8,220.
Over the past 12 months, Henderson County's residents have collectively paid a total of $90,411 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 |
|---|---|---|
| February | $7,822 | -4.8 |
| January | $8,220 | 5.3 |
| December 2022 | $7,807 | 8.5 |
| November 2022 | $7,193 | -0.9 |
| October 2022 | $7,257 | 3.8 |
| September 2022 | $6,993 | -3.4 |
| August 2022 | $7,239 | -19.6 |
| July 2022 | $9,008 | 11.9 |
| June 2022 | $8,050 | 3.6 |
| May 2022 | $7,771 | -2.4 |
| April 2022 | $7,962 | 56.5 |
| March 2022 | $5,089 | -20.5 |
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