Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue
Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a noticeable increase from the previous month, where Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $122,817.
Over the past 12 months, Boone County's residents have collectively paid a total of $1.6 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 | $126,228 | 2.8 |
| July | $122,817 | -14.1 |
| June | $143,037 | 19 |
| May | $120,187 | 1.9 |
| April | $117,992 | 10.8 |
| March | $106,489 | -16.5 |
| February | $127,591 | -16.8 |
| January | $153,304 | -0.1 |
| December 2023 | $153,472 | 3.3 |
| November 2023 | $148,633 | -2.2 |
| October 2023 | $152,008 | -3 |
| September 2023 | $156,649 | 19.5 |
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