Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue
Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a significant decrease from the previous month, where Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $249,279.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| August | $235,025 | -5.7 |
| July | $249,279 | 0.8 |
| June | $247,418 | 5.9 |
| May | $233,704 | 0.2 |
| April | $233,174 | 16.3 |
| March | $200,418 | -7.3 |
| 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 |
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