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 $946,788.
Over the past 12 months, Winnebago County's residents have collectively paid a total of $11.2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| May | $913,239 | -3.5 |
| April | $946,788 | 13.5 |
| March | $834,282 | 4.7 |
| February | $796,741 | -23.6 |
| January | $1,043,380 | 11.3 |
| December 2023 | $937,743 | 4.5 |
| November 2023 | $897,151 | -2.6 |
| October 2023 | $920,833 | -6.9 |
| September 2023 | $988,574 | 7.4 |
| August 2023 | $920,497 | -6.2 |
| July 2023 | $981,225 | 0.9 |
| June 2023 | $972,582 | 8.7 |
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