Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a significant decrease from the previous month, where Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $281,396.
Over the past 12 months, Adams County's residents have collectively paid a total of $2.8 million 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 | $216,088 | -23.2 |
| January | $281,396 | 14.9 |
| December 2022 | $244,925 | 4.7 |
| November 2022 | $234,029 | -1.4 |
| October 2022 | $237,416 | 2.8 |
| September 2022 | $230,875 | 1.6 |
| August 2022 | $227,259 | -9.9 |
| July 2022 | $252,283 | 4.5 |
| June 2022 | $241,516 | 0.2 |
| May 2022 | $240,915 | 0.2 |
| April 2022 | $240,519 | 27.2 |
| March 2022 | $189,150 | -3.6 |
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