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 $50,567.
Over the past 12 months, Moultrie County's residents have collectively paid a total of $606,680 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 |
|---|---|---|
| February | $41,578 | -17.8 |
| January | $50,567 | -4.2 |
| December 2022 | $52,809 | -14.2 |
| November 2022 | $61,577 | 16.1 |
| October 2022 | $53,042 | 7.4 |
| September 2022 | $49,396 | 3.7 |
| August 2022 | $47,635 | -15.4 |
| July 2022 | $56,319 | 3 |
| June 2022 | $54,657 | 12.1 |
| May 2022 | $48,774 | -9.1 |
| April 2022 | $53,648 | 46.3 |
| March 2022 | $36,678 | -11.2 |
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