Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue
Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a significant decrease from the previous month, where County Sales Tax collection stood at $33,539.
Over the past 12 months, Mercer County's residents have collectively paid a total of $318,102 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 |
|---|---|---|
| December 2024 | $28,524 | -15 |
| November 2024 | $33,539 | 20.1 |
| October 2024 | $27,930 | -6.4 |
| September 2024 | $29,838 | 44.6 |
| August 2024 | $20,629 | 0.7 |
| July 2024 | $20,491 | -23.1 |
| June 2024 | $26,659 | 6.8 |
| May 2024 | $24,965 | -7.8 |
| April 2024 | $27,075 | 10.4 |
| March 2024 | $24,519 | 7.8 |
| February 2024 | $22,743 | -27.1 |
| January 2024 | $31,190 | -3 |
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