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 $17,331.
Over the past 12 months, Massac County's residents have collectively paid a total of $217,518 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 |
|---|---|---|
| October | $23,181 | 33.8 |
| September | $17,331 | 14.6 |
| August | $15,121 | -40 |
| July | $25,220 | 34.3 |
| June | $18,784 | 39.4 |
| May | $13,471 | -29.5 |
| April | $19,113 | 109.6 |
| March | $9,118 | -58.2 |
| February | $21,810 | 25.5 |
| January | $17,377 | -19.8 |
| December 2022 | $21,674 | 41.5 |
| November 2022 | $15,318 | -14.9 |
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