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 Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $658,774.
Over the past 12 months, Champaign County's residents have collectively paid a total of $7.6 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 |
|---|---|---|
| July | $605,686 | -8.1 |
| June | $658,774 | 0.8 |
| May | $653,560 | 1.9 |
| April | $641,104 | 10.8 |
| March | $578,467 | 2.7 |
| February | $563,097 | -18 |
| January | $686,666 | 6.7 |
| December 2023 | $643,682 | 1.5 |
| November 2023 | $633,927 | -2.3 |
| October 2023 | $648,796 | -6.4 |
| September 2023 | $693,276 | 15.8 |
| August 2023 | $598,523 | -2.4 |
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