Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a significant increase from the previous month, where County Sales Tax collection stood at $171,813.
Over the past 12 months, St. Clair County's residents have collectively paid a total of $2.2 million 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 |
|---|---|---|
| September | $196,943 | 14.6 |
| August | $171,813 | -12.2 |
| July | $195,685 | -4.1 |
| June | $203,955 | 9.2 |
| May | $186,824 | -12 |
| April | $212,272 | 32.1 |
| March | $160,749 | -0.2 |
| February | $161,068 | -18.4 |
| January | $197,434 | 6.6 |
| December 2022 | $185,226 | -2 |
| November 2022 | $189,097 | 2.7 |
| October 2022 | $184,082 | 6.5 |
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