Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue
Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue
In total, Moultrie County residents paid $255,325 in sales taxes during June.
Moultrie County ranked 55th in the Prairie State the month before, with $275,016 spent in sales taxes.
The County Sales Tax accounted for the largest share of sales taxes paid by Moultrie County residents in June.
Illinois is currently the highest taxed state in the US. A study from Wallet Hub found Illinois taxes are 39.83% higher than 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.
| Type of Tax | Amount Collected in Month | % Change From Previous Month |
|---|---|---|
| County Sales Tax | $119,387 | -11.8 |
| Special County Retailers Occupation Tax | $86,069 | -2.5 |
| Countywide Sales Tax | $49,869 | -3 |
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