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 County Sales Tax collection stood at $28,699.
Over the past 12 months, Johnson County's residents have collectively paid a total of $320,571 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 |
|---|---|---|
| January | $29,148 | 1.6 |
| December 2023 | $28,699 | 3.6 |
| November 2023 | $27,700 | 6.3 |
| October 2023 | $26,056 | 5.2 |
| September 2023 | $24,778 | -12.3 |
| August 2023 | $28,269 | 0.2 |
| July 2023 | $28,223 | 5 |
| June 2023 | $26,884 | 13.8 |
| May 2023 | $23,623 | -23.8 |
| April 2023 | $31,015 | 38.8 |
| March 2023 | $22,349 | -6.2 |
| February 2023 | $23,827 | -27.3 |
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