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 $37,632.
Over the past 12 months, Warren County's residents have collectively paid a total of $547,938 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 | $40,905 | 8.7 |
| March | $37,632 | -6.3 |
| February | $40,175 | -23.5 |
| January | $52,528 | -23.1 |
| December 2022 | $68,271 | 3.5 |
| November 2022 | $65,970 | 31.1 |
| October 2022 | $50,308 | 24 |
| September 2022 | $40,558 | 28.3 |
| August 2022 | $31,616 | -28.1 |
| July 2022 | $43,947 | 4.4 |
| June 2022 | $42,114 | 24.2 |
| May 2022 | $33,914 | -12.4 |
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