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 $330,515.
Over the past 12 months, Rock Island County's residents have collectively paid a total of $4.8 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 |
|---|---|---|
| April | $410,920 | 24.3 |
| March | $330,515 | -5.5 |
| February | $349,888 | -20.1 |
| January | $437,919 | 10.9 |
| December 2022 | $395,044 | -1.1 |
| November 2022 | $399,438 | -5.7 |
| October 2022 | $423,654 | 6.1 |
| September 2022 | $399,207 | 2.8 |
| August 2022 | $388,273 | -8.6 |
| July 2022 | $424,831 | -2.8 |
| June 2022 | $436,993 | 9.1 |
| May 2022 | $400,501 | 0.3 |
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