Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a significant decrease from the previous month, where Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $6,843.
Over the past 12 months, Pope County's residents have collectively paid a total of $77,580 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 |
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May | $6,148 | -10.2 |
April | $6,843 | 4.7 |
March | $6,533 | 22.6 |
February | $5,329 | -38.8 |
January | $8,710 | 32.2 |
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 |