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 $122,813.
Over the past 12 months, Livingston County's residents have collectively paid a total of $1.4 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 | $116,294 | -5.3 |
| July | $122,813 | -3.6 |
| June | $127,376 | 7.5 |
| May | $118,461 | 1.4 |
| April | $116,865 | 21.8 |
| March | $95,929 | -6.2 |
| February | $102,227 | -14.1 |
| January | $118,996 | 4.7 |
| December 2022 | $113,613 | -5.5 |
| November 2022 | $120,199 | 5.7 |
| October 2022 | $113,693 | -5.7 |
| September 2022 | $120,509 | 5.9 |
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