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 County Sales Tax collection stood at $89,917.
Over the past 12 months, Boone 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 |
|---|---|---|
| February | $65,019 | -27.7 |
| January | $89,917 | -13 |
| December 2022 | $103,404 | -18.6 |
| November 2022 | $127,023 | 7.6 |
| October 2022 | $118,053 | 8.1 |
| September 2022 | $109,214 | 24.9 |
| August 2022 | $87,450 | -6.6 |
| July 2022 | $93,603 | 15.8 |
| June 2022 | $80,842 | 4.7 |
| May 2022 | $77,233 | 4.5 |
| April 2022 | $73,926 | 52.9 |
| March 2022 | $48,358 | -26 |
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