Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a noticeable decrease from the previous month, where Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $755,653.
Over the past 12 months, Winnebago County's residents have collectively paid a total of $10.8 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 |
---|---|---|
March | $751,249 | -0.6 |
February | $755,653 | -26.1 |
January | $1,022,550 | 12 |
December 2022 | $913,226 | 0.9 |
November 2022 | $904,963 | 0 |
October 2022 | $905,255 | -0.4 |
September 2022 | $908,733 | 1.2 |
August 2022 | $898,327 | -7.5 |
July 2022 | $971,525 | 2.4 |
June 2022 | $948,765 | 4.8 |
May 2022 | $905,039 | -1.3 |
April 2022 | $917,126 | 24.2 |