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 $405,000.
Over the past 12 months, Rock Island County's residents have collectively paid a total of $4.9 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 |
|---|---|---|
| January | $451,958 | 11.6 |
| December 2023 | $405,000 | -2.1 |
| November 2023 | $413,714 | -0.5 |
| October 2023 | $415,941 | 0.4 |
| September 2023 | $414,406 | -0.9 |
| August 2023 | $417,996 | -2.5 |
| July 2023 | $428,771 | -1 |
| June 2023 | $433,045 | 8.8 |
| May 2023 | $397,986 | -3.1 |
| April 2023 | $410,920 | 24.3 |
| March 2023 | $330,515 | -5.5 |
| February 2023 | $349,888 | -20.1 |
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