Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue
Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a noticeable increase from the previous month, where County Sales Tax collection stood at $18,288.
Over the past 12 months, Pope County's residents have collectively paid a total of $219,119 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 |
|---|---|---|
| December 2023 | $18,667 | 2.1 |
| November 2023 | $18,288 | -5.7 |
| October 2023 | $19,394 | 12.2 |
| September 2023 | $17,288 | 14.5 |
| August 2023 | $15,101 | -9.9 |
| July 2023 | $16,768 | 23.5 |
| June 2023 | $13,577 | 17.6 |
| May 2023 | $11,544 | -67.1 |
| April 2023 | $35,050 | 69.7 |
| March 2023 | $20,653 | 62.7 |
| February 2023 | $12,693 | -36.8 |
| January 2023 | $20,096 | 41.3 |
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