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 $6,689.
Over the past 12 months, Alexander County's residents have collectively paid a total of $108,560 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 |
---|---|---|
April | $11,534 | 72.4 |
March | $6,689 | -29.6 |
February | $9,497 | 2.7 |
January | $9,246 | -6.1 |
December 2022 | $9,847 | 16.3 |
November 2022 | $8,466 | 4.7 |
October 2022 | $8,088 | 7.9 |
September 2022 | $7,496 | 0.5 |
August 2022 | $7,459 | -44 |
July 2022 | $13,325 | 83.5 |
June 2022 | $7,263 | -24.7 |
May 2022 | $9,650 | 28.9 |