Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a significant increase from the previous month, where County Sales Tax collection stood at $41,617.
Over the past 12 months, Franklin County's residents have collectively paid a total of $485,550 in County Sales Tax.
The County Sales Tax is a local sales tax imposed on retail sales of goods and services within a specific county. It is one of the primary sources of revenue for county governments, funding a wide range of essential services, including education, infrastructure, public safety, public health, and social services. The average rate imposed in Illinois is around 8.2%.
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 | $45,448 | 9.2 |
| June | $41,617 | -11.1 |
| May | $46,816 | 5.9 |
| April | $44,215 | 23.5 |
| March | $35,802 | 4.8 |
| February | $34,171 | -26.2 |
| January | $46,327 | 12.7 |
| December 2023 | $41,111 | 15 |
| November 2023 | $35,736 | -10.8 |
| October 2023 | $40,082 | -0.7 |
| September 2023 | $40,350 | 19.1 |
| August 2023 | $33,875 | -23.9 |
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