Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue
Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a significant increase from the previous month, where Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $598,523.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| September | $693,276 | 15.8 |
| August | $598,523 | -2.4 |
| July | $613,310 | -6.7 |
| June | $657,158 | 7.1 |
| May | $613,354 | 0 |
| April | $613,192 | 10.3 |
| 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 |
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