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 $37,581.
Over the past 12 months, Knox County's residents have collectively paid a total of $451,571 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 |
|---|---|---|
| January | $44,407 | 18.2 |
| December 2024 | $37,581 | -18.2 |
| November 2024 | $45,958 | 20.6 |
| October 2024 | $38,099 | 3.2 |
| September 2024 | $36,924 | 5.1 |
| August 2024 | $35,133 | 11.3 |
| July 2024 | $31,579 | -4.3 |
| June 2024 | $32,982 | 0.5 |
| May 2024 | $32,815 | 2.5 |
| April 2024 | $32,026 | -25.5 |
| March 2024 | $43,004 | 4.7 |
| February 2024 | $41,063 | 0.9 |
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