Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a noticeable increase from the previous month, where County Sales Tax collection stood at $49,673.
Over the past 12 months, Grundy County's residents have collectively paid a total of $768,900 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 |
|---|---|---|
| September | $51,797 | 4.3 |
| August | $49,673 | -7.5 |
| July | $53,710 | -13.8 |
| June | $62,313 | -2.5 |
| May | $63,887 | -55.9 |
| April | $144,904 | 186.9 |
| March | $50,515 | -9.9 |
| February | $56,055 | -32 |
| January | $82,446 | 46.2 |
| December 2023 | $56,388 | 9 |
| November 2023 | $51,732 | 13.7 |
| October 2023 | $45,480 | -12.7 |
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