Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a significant increase from the previous month, where County Sales Tax collection stood at $129,238.
Over the past 12 months, Champaign County's residents have collectively paid a total of $1.7 million in County Sales Tax.
The County Sales Tax is a local sales tax imposed on retail sales of goods and services within a specific county. It is one of the primary sources of revenue for county governments, funding a wide range of essential services, including education, infrastructure, public safety, public health, and social services. The average rate imposed in Illinois is around 8.2%.
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 | $142,334 | 10.1 |
| April | $129,238 | 8.3 |
| March | $119,318 | -2 |
| February | $121,800 | -22.5 |
| January | $157,148 | -1.5 |
| December 2023 | $159,515 | 4.5 |
| November 2023 | $152,607 | 1 |
| October 2023 | $151,121 | 1.4 |
| September 2023 | $149,003 | 17.3 |
| August 2023 | $127,021 | -10.2 |
| July 2023 | $141,511 | -12.2 |
| June 2023 | $161,124 | 24.8 |
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