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 County Sales Tax collection stood at $69,468.
Over the past 12 months, Rock Island County's residents have collectively paid a total of $828,573 in County Sales Tax.
The County Sales Tax is a local sales tax imposed on retail sales of goods and services within a specific county. It is one of the primary sources of revenue for county governments, funding a wide range of essential services, including education, infrastructure, public safety, public health, and social services. The average rate imposed in Illinois is around 8.2%.
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 | $75,419 | 8.6 |
| September | $69,468 | -12.6 |
| August | $79,465 | -1.9 |
| July | $81,043 | 4.6 |
| June | $77,457 | 8.7 |
| May | $71,261 | 18 |
| April | $60,366 | 30 |
| March | $46,442 | -15.1 |
| February | $54,720 | -26.5 |
| January | $74,435 | 2.7 |
| December 2022 | $72,447 | 9.7 |
| November 2022 | $66,050 | -55.9 |
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