Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a noticeable decrease from the previous month, where Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $32,556.
Over the past 12 months, Massac County's residents have collectively paid a total of $385,148 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 |
|---|---|---|
| September | $31,368 | -3.6 |
| August | $32,556 | -15.6 |
| July | $38,577 | 19.9 |
| June | $32,183 | -5 |
| May | $33,886 | -2.7 |
| April | $34,818 | 29.2 |
| March | $26,941 | -1.1 |
| February | $27,249 | -20.7 |
| January | $34,367 | 9.1 |
| December 2022 | $31,500 | 0.9 |
| November 2022 | $31,218 | 2.4 |
| October 2022 | $30,485 | -0.6 |
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