Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a noticeable increase from the previous month, where County Sales Tax collection stood at $106,873.
Over the past 12 months, McLean County's residents have collectively paid a total of $1.1 million 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 | $108,012 | 1.1 |
December 2022 | $106,873 | -2 |
November 2022 | $109,062 | 14.9 |
October 2022 | $94,889 | 4.3 |
September 2022 | $90,986 | -1.6 |
August 2022 | $92,462 | -4.2 |
July 2022 | $96,487 | 4.9 |
June 2022 | $92,018 | 23.3 |
May 2022 | $74,600 | -2.9 |
April 2022 | $76,793 | 25.4 |
March 2022 | $61,230 | -19.9 |
February 2022 | $76,466 | -21.2 |
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