Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a noticeable decrease from the previous month, where Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $1.1 million.
Over the past 12 months, McHenry County's residents have collectively paid a total of $11.8 million 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 | $1,018,130 | -4.7 |
June | $1,068,150 | 11 |
May | $962,242 | -1 |
April | $972,251 | 14 |
March | $852,613 | -3 |
February | $878,856 | -21.4 |
January | $1,118,620 | 13.1 |
December 2023 | $988,674 | 4.4 |
November 2023 | $947,214 | -2.2 |
October 2023 | $968,695 | -5.2 |
September 2023 | $1,021,690 | 2.8 |
August 2023 | $994,169 | -4.2 |
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