Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue
Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a significant increase from the previous month, where Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $7,028.
Over the past 12 months, Henderson County's residents have collectively paid a total of $95,097 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 |
---|---|---|
March | $7,479 | 6.4 |
February | $7,028 | -17.5 |
January | $8,520 | 11.2 |
December 2023 | $7,663 | -3.7 |
November 2023 | $7,959 | -10 |
October 2023 | $8,843 | 27.8 |
September 2023 | $6,917 | -12.9 |
August 2023 | $7,941 | -4.9 |
July 2023 | $8,352 | 8.3 |
June 2023 | $7,711 | -11.8 |
May 2023 | $8,740 | 10 |
April 2023 | $7,944 | 9.4 |