Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue
Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a significant decrease from the previous month, where Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $42,939.
Over the past 12 months, De Witt County's residents have collectively paid a total of $522,243 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 | $39,809 | -7.3 |
| January | $42,939 | 5.1 |
| December 2022 | $40,837 | -7.2 |
| November 2022 | $44,000 | -2.2 |
| October 2022 | $44,981 | 4 |
| September 2022 | $43,270 | -9.4 |
| August 2022 | $47,782 | -3.8 |
| July 2022 | $49,659 | 2.5 |
| June 2022 | $48,460 | 20 |
| May 2022 | $40,369 | -14.2 |
| April 2022 | $47,073 | 42.4 |
| March 2022 | $33,064 | -12 |
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