DeKalb County taxpayers paid $73,547 in County Sales Tax in May, according to Illinois tax records.
This figure marks a significant increase from the previous month, where County Sales Tax collection stood at $57,455.
Over the past 12 months, DeKalb County’s residents have collectively paid a total of $921,281 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 |
|---|---|---|
| May | $73,547 | 28 |
| April | $57,455 | 6.5 |
| March | $53,948 | -23.1 |
| February | $70,131 | -0.2 |
| January | $70,285 | -29.9 |
| December 2023 | $100,333 | -30.5 |
| November 2023 | $144,313 | 66 |
| October 2023 | $86,946 | 20 |
| September 2023 | $72,454 | 14.6 |
| August 2023 | $63,216 | 3.7 |
| July 2023 | $60,943 | -10 |
| June 2023 | $67,710 | -0.3 |
