Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a noticeable increase from the previous month, where Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $550,235.
Over the past 12 months, Champaign County's residents have collectively paid a total of $7.5 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 | $556,061 | 1.1 |
February | $550,235 | -19.4 |
January | $682,517 | 6 |
December 2022 | $644,093 | -0.7 |
November 2022 | $648,315 | 1.4 |
October 2022 | $639,446 | -6.8 |
September 2022 | $686,410 | 15.2 |
August 2022 | $596,010 | -5.4 |
July 2022 | $630,016 | -2.9 |
June 2022 | $648,815 | 4.2 |
May 2022 | $622,695 | -0.6 |
April 2022 | $626,404 | 29.5 |
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