Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a noticeable increase from the previous month, where County Sales Tax collection stood at $38,794.
Over the past 12 months, Henry County's residents have collectively paid a total of $510,546 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 | $40,324 | 3.9 |
| September | $38,794 | -15.4 |
| August | $45,856 | 10.4 |
| July | $41,527 | -14.8 |
| June | $48,721 | 5 |
| May | $46,396 | 2.9 |
| April | $45,103 | 37.4 |
| March | $32,836 | -6 |
| February | $34,939 | -27.6 |
| January | $48,274 | 12 |
| December 2022 | $43,086 | -3.6 |
| November 2022 | $44,690 | 11.1 |
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