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 $122,855.
Over the past 12 months, Henry County's residents have collectively paid a total of $1.4 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 | $117,536 | -4.3 |
| July | $122,855 | -6.6 |
| June | $131,476 | 10 |
| May | $119,521 | -0.8 |
| April | $120,508 | 20.5 |
| March | $100,025 | -4 |
| February | $104,156 | -16.7 |
| January | $125,089 | 0.3 |
| December 2022 | $124,721 | -1.6 |
| November 2022 | $126,716 | 7.7 |
| October 2022 | $117,609 | -1.7 |
| September 2022 | $119,614 | 0.5 |
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