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 Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $266,648.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| May | $268,614 | 0.7 |
| April | $266,648 | 13.1 |
| March | $235,707 | -1.6 |
| February | $239,632 | -26.9 |
| January | $327,919 | 16.8 |
| December 2022 | $280,845 | -3.6 |
| November 2022 | $291,419 | 1.7 |
| October 2022 | $286,570 | 1.2 |
| September 2022 | $283,178 | 1.1 |
| August 2022 | $280,010 | -6.7 |
| July 2022 | $300,104 | 2.4 |
| June 2022 | $293,068 | 3.5 |
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