Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a significant decrease from the previous month, where County Sales Tax collection stood at $65,637.
Over the past 12 months, Vermilion County's residents have collectively paid a total of $811,558 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 | $61,992 | -5.6 |
April | $65,637 | 7.9 |
March | $60,837 | 3.8 |
February | $58,607 | -29.9 |
January | $83,558 | 2.8 |
December 2023 | $81,249 | 2.3 |
November 2023 | $79,437 | 19.8 |
October 2023 | $66,298 | 6.1 |
September 2023 | $62,487 | 1.2 |
August 2023 | $61,764 | -2.2 |
July 2023 | $63,159 | -5.1 |
June 2023 | $66,533 | 13.9 |
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