Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue
Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a noticeable increase from the previous month, where Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $414,406.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| October | $415,941 | 0.4 |
| September | $414,406 | -0.9 |
| August | $417,996 | -2.5 |
| July | $428,771 | -1 |
| June | $433,045 | 8.8 |
| May | $397,986 | -3.1 |
| 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 |
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