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 $84,844.
Over the past 12 months, Franklin County's residents have collectively paid a total of $925,280 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 |
|---|---|---|
| May | $77,135 | -9.1 |
| April | $84,844 | 27.5 |
| March | $66,534 | -1.8 |
| February | $67,779 | -20.9 |
| January | $85,670 | 15.5 |
| December 2022 | $74,177 | -1.5 |
| November 2022 | $75,329 | -0.2 |
| October 2022 | $75,497 | 4.2 |
| September 2022 | $72,425 | -5.8 |
| August 2022 | $76,908 | -10.1 |
| July 2022 | $85,580 | 2.6 |
| June 2022 | $83,402 | 5.6 |
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