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 $695,315.
Over the past 12 months, McLean County's residents have collectively paid a total of $8.4 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 |
---|---|---|
July | $641,451 | -7.7 |
June | $695,315 | 9.4 |
May | $635,591 | -8.5 |
April | $694,865 | 15.9 |
March | $599,693 | 4.5 |
February | $573,934 | -33.7 |
January | $865,766 | 22.6 |
December 2023 | $706,190 | -12.1 |
November 2023 | $802,960 | 8 |
October 2023 | $743,605 | 3.9 |
September 2023 | $715,612 | -5.5 |
August 2023 | $757,631 | 1.4 |
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