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DeKalb County residents pay $271,734 in Countywide Sales Tax in May

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Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

DeKalb County taxpayers paid $271,734 in Countywide Sales Tax in May, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a noticeable decrease from the previous month, where Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $274,248.

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.

Countywide Sales Tax Collected in DeKalb County Over Last 12 months
MonthAmount Collected% Change from Previous Month
May$271,734-0.9
April$274,24811.1
March$246,8354.1
February$237,040-36.3
January$372,00129.6
December 2023$287,062-0.1
November 2023$287,490-1.1
October 2023$290,6342.2
September 2023$284,3003.4
August 2023$274,922-4.4
July 2023$287,529-0.5
June 2023$288,9497.6

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