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 Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $268,004.
Over the past 12 months, Williamson County's residents have collectively paid a total of $3.2 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 |
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June | $283,910 | 5.9 |
May | $268,004 | -3.8 |
April | $278,456 | 17.3 |
March | $237,408 | -0.5 |
February | $238,596 | -16.3 |
January | $285,196 | 8.2 |
December 2022 | $263,541 | 1.2 |
November 2022 | $260,534 | -4 |
October 2022 | $271,494 | 3 |
September 2022 | $263,487 | -1.4 |
August 2022 | $267,296 | -5.7 |
July 2022 | $283,480 | 0 |