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 $394,752.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| September | $531,508 | 34.6 |
| August | $394,752 | -2.4 |
| July | $404,616 | -7.6 |
| June | $437,756 | 8.2 |
| May | $404,511 | -4.2 |
| April | $422,087 | 15.4 |
| March | $365,765 | 27.4 |
| February | $287,160 | -36.5 |
| January | $451,958 | 11.6 |
| December 2023 | $405,000 | -2.1 |
| November 2023 | $413,714 | -0.5 |
| October 2023 | $415,941 | 0.4 |
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