DeKalb County taxpayers paid $293,342 in Countywide Sales Tax in August, according to Illinois tax records.
This figure marks a significant increase from the previous month, where Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $278,142.
Over the past 12 months, DeKalb County’s residents have collectively paid a total of $3.4 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 |
|---|---|---|
| August | $293,342 | 5.5 |
| July | $278,142 | -6.9 |
| June | $298,838 | 10 |
| May | $271,734 | -0.9 |
| April | $274,248 | 11.1 |
| March | $246,835 | 4.1 |
| February | $237,040 | -36.3 |
| January | $372,001 | 29.6 |
| December 2023 | $287,062 | -0.1 |
| November 2023 | $287,490 | -1.1 |
| October 2023 | $290,634 | 2.2 |
| September 2023 | $284,300 | 3.4 |
