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 Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $3,782.
Over the past 12 months, Hardin County's residents have collectively paid a total of $43,111 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 |
|---|---|---|
| March | $3,534 | -6.6 |
| February | $3,782 | -7.4 |
| January | $4,085 | 2 |
| December 2022 | $4,005 | 15.6 |
| November 2022 | $3,465 | -5.1 |
| October 2022 | $3,651 | 12.9 |
| September 2022 | $3,233 | -13.6 |
| August 2022 | $3,741 | -9.7 |
| July 2022 | $4,142 | 21.5 |
| June 2022 | $3,409 | 12.8 |
| May 2022 | $3,023 | -0.6 |
| April 2022 | $3,041 | 24.5 |
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