Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue
Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a significant increase from the previous month, where Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $49,869.
Over the past 12 months, Moultrie County's residents have collectively paid a total of $602,890 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 |
|---|---|---|
| July | $54,141 | 8.6 |
| June | $49,869 | -3 |
| May | $51,404 | 3.2 |
| April | $49,798 | 21.2 |
| March | $41,074 | -1.2 |
| 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 |
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