Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a noticeable increase from the previous month, where Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $4,419.
Over the past 12 months, Alexander County's residents have collectively paid a total of $53,587 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 | $4,519 | 2.3 |
| August | $4,419 | -3.2 |
| July | $4,567 | 10.6 |
| June | $4,131 | -4.6 |
| May | $4,332 | -27.3 |
| April | $5,962 | 78.4 |
| March | $3,342 | -19.7 |
| February | $4,161 | -6.9 |
| January | $4,471 | -2.2 |
| December 2022 | $4,573 | -4.5 |
| November 2022 | $4,786 | 10.7 |
| October 2022 | $4,324 | 14.7 |
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