Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue
Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a noticeable decrease from the previous month, where Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $6,722.
Over the past 12 months, Pope County's residents have collectively paid a total of $78,291 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 |
|---|---|---|
| December 2023 | $6,589 | -2 |
| November 2023 | $6,722 | -1.1 |
| October 2023 | $6,797 | 4.7 |
| September 2023 | $6,490 | 12.2 |
| August 2023 | $5,785 | -5.6 |
| July 2023 | $6,131 | 11.4 |
| June 2023 | $5,503 | 11.2 |
| May 2023 | $4,950 | -55.1 |
| April 2023 | $11,016 | 68.6 |
| March 2023 | $6,533 | 38.3 |
| February 2023 | $4,724 | -33 |
| January 2023 | $7,051 | 26.5 |
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