Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a significant decrease from the previous month, where County Sales Tax collection stood at $49,633.
Over the past 12 months, Henry County's residents have collectively paid a total of $523,606 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 |
|---|---|---|
| July | $39,970 | -19.5 |
| June | $49,633 | 7.3 |
| May | $46,236 | 3.4 |
| April | $44,720 | 10.4 |
| March | $40,511 | 16.2 |
| February | $34,864 | -41.3 |
| January | $59,409 | 38.3 |
| December 2023 | $42,969 | 6.6 |
| November 2023 | $40,320 | 0 |
| October 2023 | $40,324 | 3.9 |
| September 2023 | $38,794 | -15.4 |
| August 2023 | $45,856 | 10.4 |
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