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Sycamore residents rank 95th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois for August

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Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue

Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue

Sycamore taxpayers ranked 95th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in August, according to Illinois tax records.

In total, Sycamore residents paid $931,389 in sales taxes during August.

Sycamore ranked 98th in the Prairie State the month before, with $918,858 spent in sales taxes.

The Municipal Home Rule Sales Tax accounted for the largest share of sales taxes paid by Sycamore residents in August.

In Illinois, the Municipal Home Rule Sales Tax applies to a broad range of general merchandise. It operates similar to the state sales tax, but excludes certain items like vehicles and specific foods, drugs, and medical appliances that require state agency titling or registration. While this tax can be set in small increments with no maximum limit, it's important to note that not all municipalities choose to implement it. The revenue generated is destined to local services and infrastructure needs.

As of 2021, Illinois was the highest taxed state in the US. A study from Wallet Hub found Illinois taxes were 39.83% higher than 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.

Composition of Sales Tax Revenue in Sycamore in August
Municipal Home Rule Sales Tax [50.8%]Municipal Sales Tax [49.2%]

Sales Taxes Collected in Sycamore in August
Type of TaxAmount Collected in Month% Change From Previous Month
Municipal Home Rule Sales Tax$473,0321
Municipal Sales Tax$458,3581.7

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