Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue
Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a noticeable decrease from the previous month, where Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $189,899.
Over the past 12 months, Vermilion County's residents have collectively paid a total of $2.3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| August | $187,650 | -1.2 |
| July | $189,899 | -6.6 |
| June | $203,346 | 9.4 |
| May | $185,879 | -5.9 |
| April | $197,539 | 17.6 |
| March | $167,930 | -0.1 |
| February | $168,084 | -20.4 |
| January | $211,103 | 13 |
| December 2023 | $186,846 | 0.8 |
| November 2023 | $185,278 | 0 |
| October 2023 | $185,362 | -1.4 |
| September 2023 | $188,085 | 2.5 |
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