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 Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $7,154.
Over the past 12 months, Hardin County's residents have collectively paid a total of $48,051 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 |
---|---|---|
May | $3,850 | -46.2 |
April | $7,154 | 102.4 |
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 |