Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a significant decrease from the previous month, where County Sales Tax collection stood at $21,810.
Over the past 12 months, Massac County's residents have collectively paid a total of $201,778 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 |
---|---|---|
March | $9,118 | -58.2 |
February | $21,810 | 25.5 |
January | $17,377 | -19.8 |
December 2022 | $21,674 | 41.5 |
November 2022 | $15,318 | -14.9 |
October 2022 | $17,999 | 2.8 |
September 2022 | $17,501 | 21.1 |
August 2022 | $14,455 | -14.8 |
July 2022 | $16,965 | 0.2 |
June 2022 | $16,936 | 4.6 |
May 2022 | $16,193 | -1.5 |
April 2022 | $16,432 | -36.1 |