Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue
Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a significant increase from the previous month, where County Sales Tax collection stood at $15,101.
Over the past 12 months, Pope County's residents have collectively paid a total of $216,044 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 |
|---|---|---|
| September | $17,288 | 14.5 |
| August | $15,101 | -9.9 |
| July | $16,768 | 23.5 |
| June | $13,577 | 17.6 |
| May | $11,544 | -67.1 |
| April | $35,050 | 69.7 |
| March | $20,653 | 62.7 |
| February | $12,693 | -36.8 |
| January | $20,096 | 41.3 |
| December 2022 | $14,218 | -4.3 |
| November 2022 | $14,857 | -38.6 |
| October 2022 | $24,199 | -5.1 |
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