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 Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $19,425.
Over the past 12 months, Johnson County's residents have collectively paid a total of $234,976 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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July | $20,201 | 4 |
June | $19,425 | -0.5 |
May | $19,519 | -2.4 |
April | $19,996 | 10.9 |
March | $18,025 | 7.2 |
February | $16,821 | -12.3 |
January | $19,178 | -3.7 |
December 2023 | $19,910 | 0.6 |
November 2023 | $19,788 | 1.1 |
October 2023 | $19,566 | -5.9 |
September 2023 | $20,796 | -4.4 |
August 2023 | $21,751 | -5 |